We had a free weekend of family time. So, Franco and his daddy spent some adventures together. They swam at the pool, napped, played the Wii, and generally relaxed together. In the evening, Franco and I went grocery shopping to get some necessities, as well as some treats, and then came home to make dinner.
Franco liked the laid-back time at home, in both a rest from the whirlwind of the last week's fun and in preparation for upcoming busy schedules.
July 8, 2017 -- Day 98:
After some time at the pool, we decided to finally break out the fire pit that we hauled all the way from NC and which has, to this point, sat on the back patio unused. Well, not anymore suckas!
Beforehand, Franco and I headed to Target to ensure we had all the fixin's for S'mores, including S'more sticks, and to walk around the mall for a while. This usually would be enough of an adventure for any day, but on this particular outing, two very odd things occurred which must be shared.
1. We headed to Forever 21 to return a skirt I don't like, and Franco selected some outfits he thought I might enjoy, along with many we both correctly labeled hideous. (This is not the unusual part. We frequently spend time in such a manner. Also not unusual that I still shop at Forever 21 because I am intellectually not a grown-up.) While toward the back of the store, the blaring music abruptly ceased and a man with a headset quietly approached us to whisper, "There's an emergency in the store. Everyone must leave."
Well, you don't have to ask me twice. But, oddly, the doors remained open and other people continued to walk in, although many of us leaving warned them of the situation. Franco and I mused as to what could have caused it, and came up with no reasonable conclusion. So, mystery unsolved.
2. Next, after our Target rendezvous, we exited the store to find a souped-up Mercedes squealing tires through the parking lot, speeding at a ridiculous rate, and causing a commotion amongst the other patrons just trying to get to their vehicles. Truly bizarre.
We felt glad to get home, and after dinner, we started the fire. Franco ate two S'mores and then crashed out. Good times.
July 9, 2017 -- Day 99:
We drove to Gram and Pap's for some stuff to do with the camper which is not a good adventure and upon which I refuse to elaborate because I want to keep the cussing to a minimum. But, we did have fun at their house, playing a new game they bought for Franco and watching the baseball game. And, we celebrated Pap's birthday a few days late.
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| Happy Birthday!! |
July 10, 2017 -- Day 100(!!):
Yesterday, Gram and Pap suggested we meet them at Kennywood today, an idea Franco separately had as well, so the plan easily developed. The weather did not look great early in the day, so we agreed to meet later in the afternoon. Franco and I arrived, and Gram and Pap came shortly thereafter. We rode the Kangaroo and the Carousel, and then, despite our best laid plans, it began to rain. Hard.
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| Blissfully unaware of the bitter disappointment on the stormy horizon... |
Franco cried because he'd waited all summer for a Kennywood day with Gram and, especially, Pap. Boo. We did book it to the fudge shop for some sweeties before a hasty exit. Yay.
July 11, 2017 -- Day 101:
Gram called early in the day to inform us of Pap's unfortunate under-the-weather-ness. Auntie had a vacation planned, leaving Teddy the Puggle with Gram and Pap. Because of Pap's illness, they asked if maybe Franco and I could help them out. We finished some errands at home and drove up there.
Poor Pap. Franco and I kept him company and helped out with the puggle that evening. Also, Franco hauled out a bunch of old toys, as per usual.
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| Future engineer? |
We hung with Gram and Pap to do errands, get them food and medicines, help with the garbage (quite the adventure right there!) and assist Pap in getting better. Franco and I went to the Dollar General, which is literally the only store around, and he picked out a police training pack, complete with two guns and a badge and handcuffs and a bunch of other jazz. That made his week right there.
We ate dinner together, played games, and entertained Teddy all evening.
July 13, 2017 -- Day 103:
Pap seemed to be on the mend. Auntie and Uncle Steve returned from their trip, so after hearing all about their time, Franco and I hit the road. We got home to Ol' Scotty P. to formally begin his vacation! Yippee! We talked and ordered pizza and chilled, to regain our energy for the following awesome week to come.
July 14, 2017 -- Day 104:
We spent the morning in debate about whether Franco could get a small guitar on which to learn to play, since he has a desire to make music in all forms. I, of course, lobbied for the least expensive version possible, and his dad found a great option on Craigslist. He made plans to pick it up in the morning. Franco's excitement surged. He adamantly insisted he use his own money to buy it, too.
Then we headed to the pool. Franco got very chilly and came home to take a nap. Later in the night, he woke up and complained of a headache. He had a bit of a fever and had a stuffy head, so we loaded him up with some medicine and laid around to watch TV and play some games. He could barely stay asleep all night, in anticipation of his new guitar.
July 15, 2017 -- Day 105:
Scott trekked to Squirrel Hill for the guitar while Franco slept in. Once awake, he strummed throughout the house for hours, learning one chord in the process. Later on, so we gathered all necessities for the beach trip. What fun to plan out snacks, drinks, and new outfits for Virginia Beach!
Auntie arrived in the afternoon and we ordered BRGR at home before our evening excursion to see Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor live in concert! We all looked quite forward to this!
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| Some excited fellas right there! |
July 16, 2017 -- Day 106:
Auntie decided to join us for today's activites as well. We had tickets to In The Heights at The Bededum Center because we love Lin-Manuel and can't get to Hamilton just yet. (Oh, but we will, somehow. "Just you wait.")
Well, the show -- and the entire day --was awesome in every single way.
We ate dinner at Jose and Tony's, and came home to goof off and reminisce on our wonderful weekend. We also all (and I mean every single person in the above photo, whether they will admit it publicly or not) watched The Unauthorized Beverly Hills, 90210 Story on Lifetime, so we could see the absolutely true recount of Shannen and Jennie's fight outside the studio. Which 100% happened exactly the way depicted. So shut up.
Golly, everything about the past few days turned out to hit. Tomorrow we hit the road to VA Beach!
***To Be Continued.......
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