Last week our son and his wife packed their little U-Haul and started the long drive to Oregon.
While they're gone, Mr. Jenny and I are watching our Granddaughters.
The same day the big kids began their drive, the school called. The oldest Grandlittle was sick. I picked her up.
Her freckles stood out like beacons against her very pale skin. She was shaking with a bad headache.
I could sympathize. I've had a headache for a few weeks now and have just been trying to take it as easy as possible.
I brought her home.
And Grandma'd her up.
She had hot tea. She had some toast. She had a few chewable tylenol. We laid in bed and dozed and cuddled.
After a few hours she was feeling a lot better.
I told her I was going to lay down and rest for a little while longer.
Suddenly her face lit up!
"Grandma! I have a great idea! You just lay here! I'll be right back!"
I could hear her in the other room rummaging until finally from the bedroom doorway I heard her say, "Grandma! Close your eyes! I have a GREAT idea!"
When she told me to open my eyes, there she stood.
Grinning from ear to ear.
Holding her student violin!
"Grandma! I know what will help you feel a lot better! You just lay there in bed and I'm going to play you some RELAXING violin music!"
And she started playing.
Ummm...
Ummm...
sssssCCCCCREEEEEECCCCHHHHH!!!!
ssssccccREEEECCCCHHHHHH!
Relaxing violin music!
Geez.
Who knew that beginner violin music would be so restful!?!
How wonderful that she is learning! I am glad she feel better.
ReplyDeleteLOL! thats awesome! I ber that screechy violin music didnt even bother your headache!
ReplyDeleteI took violin lessens for a few weeks when I was a kid. I hated it!
lol
have a great week
xoxo
Hah! That is so cute!!! I'm sure it was very relaxing for you. Nothing like those student violinists!
ReplyDeleteOMG that is hilarious! Feel bad that you both needed the rest but the iolin cracked me up!
ReplyDeleteWell your "grandma-ing" her up certainly worked! And, then she wanted to "grand-daughter" you up! How thoughtful is that! You are so darn lucky! Hope you slept well last night!
ReplyDeleteHaley told me yesterday that she thinks she might want to learn to play the violin.
ReplyDeleteJoey can't decide between that...or the trumpet! or drums!!
OUCH!
Nothing can help a sick grandlittle like snuggling with the GRANDMA:) Add in some violin music, perfect! Hope all is well! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteMy 10 yr old granddaughter just got her violin last week so I know EXACTLY what you are talking about.
ReplyDeleteSweet! I'm glad she's feeling better.
ReplyDeleteMusic to a grandmother's ears is different typically...
ReplyDeleteI had my littlest this weekend, it was musical all weekend. Made me really glad I live so far out, the neighbors may not hear it the same way I do.
He got to meet his first moose! Yikes!!! Exciting for both of us...
Oh Jenny only a Grandma would love a Grand Little like you do! Enjoy them while the parents are gone! Hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteJust close your eyes--and ears--and imagine the lovely tunes she'll be playing five years from now!
ReplyDeleteit's the thought that counts, right!? ;)
ReplyDeleteAh so cute. AND very funny!:)
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. Hannah would do exactly the same thing! :-)
ReplyDeleteCutest story ever.
ReplyDelete=)
Too funny but really sweet
ReplyDeleteof your grand daughter to
want to help your poor head!
my son played when he was 7
and our house schreeched for
hours...lol
Great post
Sandy
Too cute! Number 2 grandson started out wanting to play the drums. Thank goodness he switched to the Bass. Number 1 plays the Violin and number 3 plays the Viola. I have endured my fair share of screeches.
ReplyDeleteScringe on my friend...scringe on and smile because you love them. :)
Oh my, poor you! I can just imagine how that headache felt afterward.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous girl ... and what a fabulous gran to listen to it all!
ReplyDeleteLike your headache wasn't bad enough already! The things we will do for our grandkids. I fondly remember when I could have packed all my belongings in a little trailer like that. Heck, I could have fit it all in the truck!
ReplyDeleteShe is a sweetie to want to make you feel better. I can almost imagine what kind of pounding your head was feeling after the serenade. Praying for safe travels for your son and wife.
ReplyDeleteI have had a migraine for over a week; I sympathize...however...as usual, you made me *LOL*. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHaving a headache for a few weeks is not normal Miss Jenny. I assume you know the cause??
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted that Grandlittles playing helped sooth the pains :p
I'm so glad you were there for her when she needed you. Did she bring you some tylenol when you needed her?? LOL I remember when Lolo was learning/practicing her instruments.
ReplyDeletep.s. Stock up on tylenol. :)
I hope you both feel better by now.
xo
Well, I just love relaxin' to good music! You just may be on to something here, Miss Jenny! Can you send me a CD?
ReplyDeletexoxo
What a doll! SHe is a thoughtful girl. Glad both of you feel better! Best wishes to your son and DIL!
ReplyDelete"I brought her home. And Grandma'd her up." About as perfect a phrase as one can create. Feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI can sympathize, Jenny! My daughter played the violin in Middle school :) Hope al goes well for your son and DIL!
ReplyDeleteOh how funny! One of those times when "it's the thought that counts" may not apply! But what a sweet thought it was, and what an angel she is in that picture. laurie
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