Friday, March 16, 2007
What We Think Has Happened On The Homefront
We talk daily to Weston and Taylor. We have had many inquiries from friends and family outside of Vermont who are wondering....how are the boys? As many of you know they are in good hands....the hands of Grandpa Tom Muench or as they call him, Pop-Pop. There were many questions and answers for him as we ran out the door a week ago Tuesday as well as commands like, "You have to buy kitty litter, puppy food and a new leash!" In addition I left the house with no paper towels and just one roll of toilet paper in each dispenser...no back-ups available... The day had arrived for our departure so quickly and Bill and I had been so busy organizing our absences at school and keeping up with the boys' busy schedules. ...I hadn't left the house in the 'order' I would have liked. But Pop-Pop seemed fine with it all and stayed strong as we drove away (we returned 5 minutes later to retrieve the address book I had left behind).
Since we've been gone Pop-Pop, my brother Don, and Weston took Taylor to Burlington for his Odyssey of the Mind. We heard that Taylor did a super job and his team finished 5th out of 16!! Go Taylor and his team! We heard that they tried to go to Al's French Fries....Pop-Pop was excited just by the title of the restaurant....Tom's (Pop-Pop) GPS system, known as Martha, took them right to Al's house...I'm sure there were french fries there too but I don't think Al wanted to serve my kids at his house! They eventually found the restuarant...I think.
Weston and Taylor tell us what is going on daily. They have enjoyed homecooked meals from BBA faculty, enjoyed dinner at Panda Garden with the Nicholsons and Hunters. (Pop-Pop had a hard time finding a meat and potato meal there...he ate the sweet and sour chicken). Pop-Pop called from the parking lot to ask if Taylor was allowed to eat something called 'won-ton' soup. Other adventures have included a trip to Rutland with the Hunters to KFC (I know Weston was thrilled!) which suited Tom's taste well. The Dublois hosted them for a night at their house. Tom and the kids had a great time. Knowing they are well fed is a comfort.
Tom has had the task of caring for the animals. Zevon, the cat, is usually licking his nose when we call. He has a regular routine for Gus, the puppy. We hear about Zevon staring down Gus and guarding the water bowl so Gus is afraid to drink. Pete Nicholson takes Gus for a daily run with his dog Lucy which keeps his growing puppy legs active and tired! Tom never mentions Ratty Cat but he doesn't like her anyway so that doesn't surprise me.
Tom has been well cared for when the boys are in school. He has had lunch with Uncle Bill, Lee Romano, friends Megan and Robin, and Bob and Bev. Brian Gawlik has served as his personal tech department so all bases have been covered, good food, good company, good technical assistance, and good news throughout! He has taken the kids to school, picked them up and followed their schedules closely. The kids are happy and having fun. They love his energy as well as his expertise when they watch basketball on the TV. Tom has a March Madness bracket going for anybody who wants to join although the dealine was yesterday. Weston was so concerned that Bill would not be able to fill out the bracket he made one for him...it will be interesting to see which one does better....Weston's or the one Bill was able to submit!
He has talked to them daily about Bill's progress. They have prayed together and celebrated too. Taylor told me that God answered all of his questions. I know that Tom helped Taylor ask those questions.
Bill and I can't wait to go home and see them. Thank you Pop-Pop for being the best grandfather :)
Since we've been gone Pop-Pop, my brother Don, and Weston took Taylor to Burlington for his Odyssey of the Mind. We heard that Taylor did a super job and his team finished 5th out of 16!! Go Taylor and his team! We heard that they tried to go to Al's French Fries....Pop-Pop was excited just by the title of the restaurant....Tom's (Pop-Pop) GPS system, known as Martha, took them right to Al's house...I'm sure there were french fries there too but I don't think Al wanted to serve my kids at his house! They eventually found the restuarant...I think.
Weston and Taylor tell us what is going on daily. They have enjoyed homecooked meals from BBA faculty, enjoyed dinner at Panda Garden with the Nicholsons and Hunters. (Pop-Pop had a hard time finding a meat and potato meal there...he ate the sweet and sour chicken). Pop-Pop called from the parking lot to ask if Taylor was allowed to eat something called 'won-ton' soup. Other adventures have included a trip to Rutland with the Hunters to KFC (I know Weston was thrilled!) which suited Tom's taste well. The Dublois hosted them for a night at their house. Tom and the kids had a great time. Knowing they are well fed is a comfort.
Tom has had the task of caring for the animals. Zevon, the cat, is usually licking his nose when we call. He has a regular routine for Gus, the puppy. We hear about Zevon staring down Gus and guarding the water bowl so Gus is afraid to drink. Pete Nicholson takes Gus for a daily run with his dog Lucy which keeps his growing puppy legs active and tired! Tom never mentions Ratty Cat but he doesn't like her anyway so that doesn't surprise me.
Tom has been well cared for when the boys are in school. He has had lunch with Uncle Bill, Lee Romano, friends Megan and Robin, and Bob and Bev. Brian Gawlik has served as his personal tech department so all bases have been covered, good food, good company, good technical assistance, and good news throughout! He has taken the kids to school, picked them up and followed their schedules closely. The kids are happy and having fun. They love his energy as well as his expertise when they watch basketball on the TV. Tom has a March Madness bracket going for anybody who wants to join although the dealine was yesterday. Weston was so concerned that Bill would not be able to fill out the bracket he made one for him...it will be interesting to see which one does better....Weston's or the one Bill was able to submit!
He has talked to them daily about Bill's progress. They have prayed together and celebrated too. Taylor told me that God answered all of his questions. I know that Tom helped Taylor ask those questions.
Bill and I can't wait to go home and see them. Thank you Pop-Pop for being the best grandfather :)
