Granddaddy's chair

by Mama Mabel

 

We took Ladybug to visit my grandparents in Branson last weekend.  She was completely mesmerized by Granddaddy.  Everytime she woke up, the first thing she had to do was check on Granddaddy.  Several times each day, she would get up and walk back to his bedroom pointing and loudly telling anyone who would listen that Granddaddy ("Adada") was in there.   

 

One afternoon, she watched Grandmama move him from his bed to his wheelchair and couldn't quit staring.  That evening, she put on a show as Granddaddy and Grandmama sat in the kitchen and soaked up the joy of her.  She was in high form pushing around her new baby buggy and dancing.  When it was time for bed that night, she gave both of them goodnight kisses and had me do the same. 

 

As we were saying our goodbyes, Ladybug kept trying to get at the wheelchair.  Granddaddy was in bed and it was folded up in the corner.  She would point from the chair to him like she wanted him to sit in it but that was too much for him right then.  The next day, we went to WalMart and she saw wheelchairs with baskets for shoppers who need extra help.  She pointed emphatically and told us that it was "Adada" - Granddaddy's chair.  It's sweet to see how excited she is by this reminder of Granddaddy.  I can't wait to take her back for another visit.