It Should Have Been a Snow Day: Bubbie and Poppie

How many people get to have their 82 year old grandmother and 86 year old grandfather hop on a plane and come for a visit? Well, Bubbie and Poppie made the treck up North and didn't disappoint (and we hope we didn't disappoint either). Throughout the week, we ventured out to many of the places that Paul, the kids and I love. We wanted to show off this beautiful town and truly act like tourists. Paul was of course deployed again, but got to do a fly over as he headed out on Wednesday.

I had two major concerns about the trip.

Concern #1: Security at the Airport

Bubbie and Malcolm making it through security at the airport. Bubbie hasn't flown since pre- 9/11 security times...remember, when we didn't have to take off our shoes or have plastic bags handy? Well, silly me. Those who have met my grandmother have learned that she has a clear affinity for plastic bags and clear packing tape. Any opportunity to use plastic bags, much less be required to use plastic bags, was likely a thrill for her! All went well with security and they made it here and back without a hitch. I'm now working on them taking a trip to Houston to see their other great-grandchildren.

Concern #2: Transportation

Our car is very comfortable for the four of us and even Eddie when we decide to take him along, but five people, to of whom must sit in carseats is really pushing it. I once had to ride all the back from Ann Arbor sitting between the car seats, and let me tell you, it's not very comfortable. I had in the back of my head that if it was too rough, I would just rent a mini-van (oh, the horror!) so we could all be comfortable. I learned Bubbie is a real trooper. Also, Malcolm likes to still cop a feel at 86 years old. Let me explain. Bubbie had to wrangle herself up into the SUV then twist around to squeeze herself between the carseats. She needed a boost from behind and Malcolm happily obliged. Kailey even tried to get in on the action, which only made matters more difficult because everyone was laughing so hard. Once Bubbie managed to get in the car, she was actually quite comfortable and a great sport!

Here's a picture of Bubbie squeezed in like a sardine.