Ten eighth-grade boys for a birthday party today. In two cars. One rental. Trip to airport. Escape Room, Sloppy Joes, taco dip, bags of candy, bags of chips, the token veggie tray, and custom cupcakes. I have no time for thoughts.
I did, however, receive a plush purple hooded blanket last night, with the words “World Greatest Grandma” emblazoned across the back like a prize fighter.
And I have penciled in my mini nervous breakdown for tomorrow. I may be wearing my new blanket.
And now for your gratuitous dog photo.
Eli’s in bed with Dad, but Auggie remains on duty.
J.F. Riordan 
Thanks for sharing in the midst of your insanity. And of course for the gratuitous dog photo!
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What a lovely, cozy Christmasy picture of Auggie. I think he likes being close to Mum. And, kudos to you for having a birthday party for ten 8th grade boys! Wear that new blanket with pride, Grandma. You deserve it.❤️
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In case I hadn’t made it clear: the blanket was a gift. Because I don’t normally wear prize fighter robes, as you might imagine.
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🤣🤣🤣 Well, it was sweet of your grandson to give it to you.
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Wear your grand new hoodie. Have a cupcake….enjoy. Hug SAINT AUGUSTINE for strength ❤️❤️
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Just a short note to say how much I appreciate your daily shares, whether photos, a train of thought, or a short glimpse into your world. Thank you for taking the time, what you share almost always resonates.
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May your day go well. I do so look forward every morning to these little snippets of life on Washington Island.
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Exciting day for the birthday boy. What a list! Look forward to your day after report. Have fun “World’s Greatest Grandma”. Good morning Auggie, Eli, Mom and Dad. Happiest Birthday grandson.
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I’m guessing some well-deserved whiskey later? Good times, making memories.
And purple is the best color, well done, kids.
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You’re having so much fun grandma & you’re loving it. Enjoy him while you can. I bet that blanket is great, too.
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We need a picture of Grandma in the Escape Room. With her prize fighter hooded blanket. Take a bottled beverage with you.
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Sloppy Joes! Fiona should make them from her childhood recipe in our anticipated next-installment. Perhaps she should even read the recipe aloud for emphasis.
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Eighth grade boys. I remember when. They are truly alien creatures. Some of the ones I have known are now at the top of their fields. 😳 Auggie ❤️
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“Token vegetable tray..” 😂😍 Auggie & Eli ❤️❤️
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Oh my goodness! A friend kept her grandchildren over the weekend. She said she was so exhausted, she stayed in bed for two days after they left. Keep this up, and he’ll want to stay through high school graduation!
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Good luck and Godspeed!
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I love the “token” veggie tray- I always tried too!Eventually, I switched to just carrots and dip. I hope it’s a wonderful party and you enjoy putting your feet up and snuggling into your beautiful, well deserved robe ( bourbon in hand, of course) later tonight.
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Chips and Salsa counts as a veggie (tomato, obviously)! As always, thanks for the gratuitous photo. What a cozy corner! And tonight, robe and hot cocoa maybe with the bourbon?
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Wow!!
You ARE the world’s best grandma!
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Surviving a boy’s birthday deserves a blue ribbon!
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Possibly something more…
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OMG. Please let us know how the b-day gathering went. Even ‘back-in-the-day’ I loathed kids birthday parties. Long before COVID my background in infectious disease uniquely allowed me to see those ball pits as a pit full of unhealthy microorganisms. Escape room sounds like fun though! And, as always, the picture is everything! MJ
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I have no background in infectious disease, but those ball pits give me the willies.
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World’s greatest Grandma??? Enjoy! Thats big!! Enjoy! That is a Huge compliment! Savor it! When all the noise and hoopla dies down You, Charlie, Auggie, and sweet Eli will be there together for the next 5:Am wake up! LOL! Happy for you!❤️
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You deserve th
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