Very full days

It's been a very busy first week of break, but a lovely busy.  Thomas and Andrew left Saturday to go get Andrew's mom and bring her back for the week.  But first, Steelers game on Sunday with a victory!  Meanwhile, Catherine was home "helping" me get things ready for the week.  I used quotes because her enthusiasm was lacking, but her attitude was not.  We've definitely reached the phase where she is accustomed to being on her own and doing very, very little (as evidenced by the status of her apartment often).  The travelers arrived back mid-afternoon Monday so Thomas could attend swim practice, and our week together was beginning!

Tuesday our family spent literally all day at our team's swim invitational...as in we arrived by 10:30 and the last of us finally arrived home at 6PM. Pizza for dinner.  Our former school was there, and that is always a treat to see old familiar faces, especially for Thomas.  We also have friends who have a swimmer son, and we enjoy the opportunity to catch up.  Thomas didn't have his best swims and was frustrated, but we pointed out that was going to happen given that he isn't practicing as much this year.

Yesterday I had to take my grandmother to another appointment.  Her wound from surgery is finally completely healing, now that it is being correctly dressed.  It's making life much better for her.  I was able to do some shopping on the way home, as well as help deal with the fact that Thomas ran out of gas on his way to a doctor appointment.  Ugh!  After the appointment and his swim workout, our family ventured over to see some gorgeous Christmas lights.  We enjoyed the time together.

Unfortunately as we were walking back into the house, Andrew's mother took a nasty fall.  Her wrist is pretty swollen today.  We'll definitely need to keep an eye on it, but today they are venturing out to do some shopping.  Fortunately it is her left wrist, but oh dear!

Our evenings have been quiet and have been full of binge watching the 'Big Bang Theory' on DVD.  Even though we see these episodes frequently, hearing his mother laugh so heartily at them makes us laugh as well!  It's truly delightful having her here.  I am especially grateful we still have another week of break to go, and of course we still have Christmas itself!