My Adorable Granddaughter

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 7:40 pm

Thought I'd share my latest PP story with you all. I had bacon with breakfast today (going for those calories), which I haven't indulged in for quite some time, so when I was at the grocery store accompanied by my little Naty (5 yrs. old) I had a fire hose D emergency call. Naty was waiting for me by the sinks, while I was "taking care of business". It was quite bad, so I was hoping and praying no one else would come in. Well, of course they did, and every time someone new came in, Naty happily announced "my grandma is on the potty"

. Good thing I've learned not to take myself too seriously!!!

Love,
Kari

P.S. In case you wonder, I feel great, have not had another BM since the grocery store "explosion"

Joefnh · Post by **Joefnh** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:15 pm

Hi Kari, what a cute story. Such honesty isn't it great LOL

Polly's tag line comes to mind here

"Blessed are they who can laugh at themselves, for they shall never cease to be amused."

-Joe

Post by **tex** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:24 pm

Now that's what memories are made of. Where else could you share something that precious, and know that everyone truly understands? Thanks for making my day.

Love,
Tex

And I'm glad to hear that you may have "turned the corner".

mbeezie · Post by **mbeezie** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:11 pm

Kari,

LOL - kids really do say the darndest things. Love it.

Glad you feel better.

Mary Beth

natythingycolbery · Post by **natythingycolbery** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:28 pm

I love your Naty!

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 10:24 pm

Ah, the innocence of children.

Thanks for putting a smile on my face.

I'm glad you're feeling better.

Gloria

Linda in BC · Post by **Linda in BC** » Wed Dec 15, 2010 11:43 pm

Kari, that was such a cute story!

At least she didn't say "My grandma's going pooh!"

Thanks for reassuring us that you are doing Ok... do you think it was the bacon then?
Linda

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 6:15 am

Morning Kari,

As Art Linkletter would say - "Kids say the darndest things!" I am sure at the time it was probably not as funny as in hindsight. (No pun intended!).

Love, Maggie

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:16 am

Naty - your comment made my day

.

Linda - yep - even though it was the thin sliced Applegate gluten and casein free kind (no antibiotics and no nitrites or nitrates added) I think I simply ate more slices than my system could tolerate due to the high fat content.

Love,
Kari

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:51 am

Kari,
LOL! If it were my kids, they'd announce "My Mommy has DIARRHEA" and start cracking up. Or they'd say "Mom's dropping a deuce!" Then my 3 yr old might pop her head under the other stalls, with me yelling at her, powerless from the toilet. Then they might play with the soap and water, maybe even leave the bathroom. So I usually have to lock them in the stall with me and beg them not to unlock the door. I can't remember the last time I was able to use a public bathroom without my kids in the stall with me. They've seen it all. They also analyze everything I eat or what we buy, asking if it has gluten or milk in it. Their concern is very cute. At least it won't be foreign to them when their genes get triggered someday!!

Interestingly, I've noticed that shopping causes urgent bathroom breaks for me. Especially at Target or in department stores. I think it's a combo of the smells - the chemicals on the newly manufactured goods and the perfumes, the bright lights, maybe the stress of doing something I don't enjoy with crowds of people all around.

Oh, and how I share your love of bacon. I love the thick-cut uncured stuff, extra crispy.

Kari · Post by **Kari** » Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:13 pm

Hi Zizzle,

I share your discomfort in bright, giant stores. For me it's mostly the fluorescent light that bothers me. However, I have just discovered the most amazing trick to deal with it - SUNGLASSES !!!!! Yep, I walk around in the mall with my cool sunglasses on. It eliminates all the unbearable glare, and actually makes me feel protected in my own little bubble

. Normally, I wouldn't go near a mall, but we have some very nice ones here in Colorado, complete with playrooms, carousels, etc. And with my 3 grandchildren - I cannot avoid them (especially around the holidays). However, with my sunglasses firmly attached to my face, I'm actually starting to quite enjoy those outings

.

Love,
Kari

P.S. I have to say that as grandmother I'm 100% more relaxed with the kids than I was with my son, and the kids seem to respect me a whole lot more ........