Fluctuating ....

Well, it was -2 somewhere this last week -- today it was in the upper 50's. That would be Indiana weather. I have never seen snow melt more quickly than it did yesterday.

I am now at my sister's place -- which means that I have been bombarded by three kids who want to play video games! And, of course, they know they will probably beat me! However, I did lead for a few turns until someone stole a star from me ... for those of you who know Mario Brothers Party for Nintendo 64, you probably know what I'm talking about. And, yes, I know that Nintendo 64 is now very outdated but for this great-grandmother, they have to take things a little slow! :)

I did get to see old friends ... actually, why do we call them 'old friends' when they are still great friends. I have no clue! It was great to see Bette Towle and two of her four children, Derek and Leanne. Derek told me his title -- I think he is Deputy Chief in the city of Greenfield, IN. And I'm sure when he is in uniform, he can be quite scary. However, when he is son and brother, he can be quite the harasser!! But, Bette and Leanne seem to love him a lot so I guess they can overlook his irritation. (I think he did it for the reaction rather than because he had any bad motives!)

Today, Rachel and Allen drove up to surprise their two oldest daughters at Olivet Nazarene University in Kankakee, Illinois -- my birthplace. I sort of interrupted my mother's college plans while my dad was attending Olivet. The girls were very surprised and pleased to see their parents today. Rachel is going with me to Pennsylvania for a week and the girls will be coming home during that time. So, her Valentine's Day request (early) was for Allen to take her to see the girls. I stayed here with the rest of the kids .. and got a trip in to see my dad, also.

So ...I'm winding down for the evening .. a little tired-- maybe a lot tired ... and I hear the kids fussing about going to bed ... reminds me of years gone by!