A Day with David

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Daughter Kate and grandson David went out to lunch before shopping, and then they came here. I had invited them to come for dessert, knowing he likes lemon things. We ate the homemade lemon sherbet I had made for Labor Day. The weather was extremely pleasant, so we sat chatting on the back porch for hours. When daylight faded, we had supper and continued to talk inside. I liked hearing about his new job at Lowe’s. He drives a small vehicle around and changes displays, a constant thing in a huge store.

Kate and David on the porch

As with many families, things can get a bit silly. When the subject of height came up, Kate measured David. I should have gotten in line, because I don’t know how much I’ve shrunk.

How tall are you?

Out of curiosity, I asked David if he could still put both feet behind his head. Although he is quite active, that does not mean that he would still be limber. He tried first one foot and then the other.

Left foot up
Now the right one up and over

After those stretches, he was able to get both feet in place. I took the photo quickly before he dismantled himself.

David’s socks are blue, if that helps.

What I enjoyed most was hearing David and Kate laughing. One doesn’t hear a lot of laughter when one lives alone! Old family anecdotes came out. You know how it is when family members are together. Just saying one phrase can conjure up a whole story that doesn’t need to be repeated, because everyone already knows it. David left at midnight, and bed was not far away for any of us. What a marvelous day it had been!

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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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  4. How nice to catch up news on David. I think of him every time there is a family post! I had to smile at his facial hair; my friend’s grandson has that same “style” now. I am glad you all had such a good day–and laughing is definitely good too!

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  10. Well David apparently is as limber as before twisting himself like a pretzel; he must be double-jointed or just because he is young. He resembles Kate so much when they are side by side. I’m glad you all had a nice visit – sorry he missed saying “hi” to Kayce by a day.

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      1. I thought the shot of them standing next to one another got my attention. The glasses have a lot to do with it too. I looked just like my father when I wore glasses and same straight, mousy-brown hair color. My mom never wore glasses ’til her 50s and had dark curly hair.

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  12. enjoyed most was hearing David and Kate laughing. One doesn’t there a lot of laughter when one lives alone! Old family anecdotes came out.

    What a lovely family bonding. Iam so …so….glad you all had a nice visit.

    Tack care , Anne! 🤠

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