come & see my painting grandpa

• Sad news.  Our kitty isn't doing very well.  I took her to the vet this afternoon.  She really didn't enjoy the car ride there, but once we were there, she made herself at home.  As the vet tech was assessing her, she tried to listen to her heart, but Elise was purring so loud she couldn't hear it.  What a sweet kitty.  We're trying a few things to help her, but she has kidney disease, so it looks like we may not have her for much longer.
• Grandpa came this evening to stay for a couple days.  He got a ride down here with Uncle Harry.  I warned him that the price of his room and board was folding my laundry and he accepted the terms.  I hope he realizes what he's gotten himself into!
• Jane, you tried watercolor paints for the first time tonight.  It looks so good!  You drew and painted a mermaid.  Such beautiful colors.  You have a real eye for color.
• Jane, you called grandpa to come into your room to see your painting.  He oohed and aahed over it and took photos with his phone.  It was pretty cute.