SIX WORDS FOR MELTING AT GRANDMA'S

Children melting, just like wicked witch.

IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES AT GRANDMA'S HOUSE UNTIL SOMEONE MELTS

We have a gas fireplace in the family room. I love it. That room was always cold and I freeze all winter so it is a wonderful thing for me.

The other day Gilmore Girl was here with her two girls, Curly Sue and Tuesday. Gilmore Girl, Phil--who, Gilmore Girl says needs a nickname--send suggestions--and I were upstairs visiting and then she cut our hair. I fixed dinner because the Fearless Hunter was going to be home late and so they decided to stay over and eat.

The girls had been downstairs playing and watching TV for a couple of hours. When I called them upstairs to eat they nearly melted up the steps. They didn't so much as sit at the table but wilted in their chairs and oozed melty words, like syrup. Then I realized that the temperature downstairs must be about eighty-five degrees. Just right for me. Not so right for anyone with blood that still circulates.

So, if you come to my house in the winter be prepared. Or you could (sing ), "...a little song, (do) a little dance, (put) a little seltzer down your pants." That'd cool you off. The girls will have to do with some ice cubes because I don't have any seltzer.

You have been warned.

MINKEY, SOAKING IN THE FIREPLACE HEAT

This is my first attempt at posting pictures. Not very good, but I will learn.

This is Minkey's favorite place in the whole house. While Gordon and Arnold (the dogs) were visiting Minkey did not see the fireplace because he was in Elizabeth's room, sulking. He was not a happy kitty. He LOVES the fireplace. He likes it better than my lap.

"Minkey, come and sit on my lap."

"What?"

"You want me to what? Sit on your lap? Do you see this face? It's a tired face."



" I need a nap. Sorry."


He's not really sorry. And that is about all we will see of Minkey as long as the fireplace is on. Oh, wait. he leaves the fireplace to soak up the morning sun in the living room, but that's definitely it.