My Grandma is awesome.
I can’t count the number of times I said that to WHOEVER WOULD LISTEN this weekend. But seriously, she is. You know who else is awesome? Grandma’s sister, Nancy.
They’re both so awesome, I just had a momentary loss of words while thinking of their awesomeness.
We spent a lot of the weekend just hanging out. One night, a few of Grandma’s friends came over for dinner, which turned into one of the funniest evenings I’ve been a part of in a very long time.
My fear of getting old is completely gone after hearing some of the conversations, and seeing how much fun they were having.
There was even a debate as to which one of us kids was going to be the ‘designated driver’. Chad, Courtney, and I all won that one and walked one of the ladies home after dinner was over. In her defense, her husband just died and I felt really bad for her after we dropped her off. I think I may even get her email from Grandma and keep in touch.
I think as we’ve gotten older, Grandma’s become less censored. Now, she virtually ignores any and all of mom’s ‘Don’t-you-dare-’ looks, leaving us kids (and mom) in shock but extremely amused.
It’s fun seeing your mom, embarrassed by her mother.
For someone who has been through so much in her life, she is one of the most positive people I know. She is unwavering in her opinions, but says what’s on her mind without any form of judgement. She’s real, honest, and believes in the best of people.
I want to be like her when I grow up.
Grandma, Mom, Me, Nancy, and Courtney
Hannah said,
August 12, 2008 at 4:45 pm
She SOUNDS awesome! I read on Facebook that she spiked your drink – what a hoot!!
Angella said,
August 12, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I’m just laughing that Mom’s eyes are closed!
But yes, Grandma Fallon is AWESOME.
I told mom she had a funny look on her face, but she kept saying that she “didn’t have a funny face! It’s the SUN!” – So I dropped the issue
Barbara Doduk said,
August 13, 2008 at 12:13 pm
That’s wonderful. Family closeness like that is wicked.
Your Mom said,
August 13, 2008 at 12:37 pm
First off, I agree my Mom is awesome.
And everything she said this weekend was my Mom in her glory.
She does not embarass me nor shock me.
I have known her all my life.
The last time I had to do the don’t you dare glance was a year ago.
You now get the Full-Grandma.
She’s 75,
uncensored,
and since she deemed me old enough to hear them,
has never been without a joke
about an older male and his genitals in a hospital setting.
Lance said,
August 17, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Courtney looks like a monster next to the rest of you.