Sunday, May 21, 2017

On Sunday morning, Mama, Daddy, and Chase left Tennessee for Destin, Florida. On the trip to Florida, Mama said Chase was watching Nightmare Before Christmas on his DVD player -- the movie that features one of Chase's favorite stuffed animals -- Jack Skellington as Santa Claus. On the way, they went to McDonald's for lunch and Chase and Mama got Happy meals so Chase got two red Marios. For dinner, they went to The Whale's Tail restaurant and wonder of wonders, Mama tasted the shrimp. Chase once again went swimming, this time in the pool at the house they rented for vacation. Mama sent Nanaw pictures of the house, the pool and the ocean.

Saturday, May 20, 2017

In Tennessee, Mama sent Nanaw pictures of Chase in the swimming pool at the hotel and a picture of Chase with cousin Wesley. Mama and Chase swam and walked to Dollar General Saturday morning while Daddy went to the graduation ceremony. Chase absolutely loves to swim. Mama found slime at Dollar General, which was very exciting. She said she would try to get some for Nanaw’s house. Nanaw took Sam for a walk at the little house. Uncle Mike was supposed to come out to the little house but the power went off at his house so he couldn't come. Chase sent the Love Monster and Yeti stuffed animals with Nanaw to keep her company while he was gone. Nanaw put them on the bed at the little house, and Sam laid down right next to them. Nanaw thinks Sam is homesick for his family and the stuffed animals make him feel close to them.

Friday, May 19, 2017

On Friday, Nanaw went to visit Chase first thing in the morning before Mama, Daddy and Chase left for their trip to Tennessee and Florida. Chase was very excited about his adventure. Mama took along lots of games, toys, movies, books, etc. to keep Chase entertained. At the start of the trip, Mama sat in the back seat with Chase so that they could play games together. After they left, Nanaw took Sam home with her. Later in the morning, Nanaw went to Chase’s school picnic. Nanaw took lots of pictures and sent them to Mama to show to Chase so he could see what all his friends were doing in the talent show and in the activities. Nanaw had a good time sitting with Brady’s family but she missed Chase and was sorry he couldn't be at the picnic. Later in the afternoon, Sam and Nanaw went out to the little house. Mama says they got to Tennessee about six in the evening. Nanaw sent Mama a picture of Sam on the bed at the little house. Mama sent Nanaw a picture of Chase in the swimming pool in the evening.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

On Thursday morning, Chase went to his last story time at the Columbia library. It was Miss Candy’s last time being the story reader because she’s retiring or "untiring" as Chase says. Miss Candy read a new version of the Three Little Pigs, where the big bad wolf was only somewhat bad. The craft was a muddy pig, using brown paint. Chase always enjoys the painting part of the craft. Chase and Nanaw will miss going to Story Time. In the afternoon Chase and Nanaw went to Dobbs about Nanaw’s car air conditioning. Chase was once again unbelievably good. He entertained himself with his Leap Pad and his pretend Rubix cube. Nanaw told Mama how good he was and recommended him for a point. In the evening Chase had a T-ball game. They played team number 1 again, the one with so many of Chase's classmates: Sienna, Poppy, Brook, Jackson, Evan and Henry.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Wednesday was Chase’s last day of school, and Mama and Nanaw took Chase to school. Chase gave presents Mama bought to his teachers – candles. He was very cute giving them the presents. When Nanaw picked Chase up from school, he brought home all his pictures and papers. Nanaw wanted to take Chase to the park for the last time of the school year to play with his friends but Brady wasn’t going and Chase didn’t want to go, In the evening, Mama, Daddy and Chase went to Khoury League night at Busch Stadium. Chase wore his T-ball uniform and got to walk on the field. Nanaw couldn’t go because she had a board meeting. Mama said Chase had a really good time and got to see Molina hit. Mama was excited to see the Clydesdales and took a picture of them.