It’s here: 4th of July at the Autumn Years Home. We had breakfast together to share our plans for the day.
“My grandson is picking me up at noon, to go to his home for a picnic. And all the kids will be there. We will be playing volleyball, swimming and eating.”
“You will be swimming? And playing volleyball?”
“Of course. I am not that old, you know. I can still do those things.”
“Do you have a swimsuit?”
“Yes, it is an old one, but I still have it.”
“Does it fit?”
“I don’t know. I haven’t tried it on for a number of years.”
“Go get it and try it on.”
“OK, I’ll be right back.”
“Here she comes, with a robe over her suit. I can’t wait to see it.”
“You have to promise to be honest. How do I look?”
“Yikes! A 2 piece yet. Uhmm, did you check out the mirror?”
“No, I am asking you. Why? What’s wrong?”
“Well….It is a little snug.”
“Yeah, it sure is. You have more hanging out than you have in the suit.”
“What the heck? Your hind quarters are messed up. Are you mooning us?”
“And your boobs are jumping around like they are getting ready for takeoff.”
“I can see you now, in that pool. That damn bikini or whatever you call it, will not stay put on your body. And the pool will be drained, when you jump in.”
“Maybe you ought to stick with the volley ball.”
“She can’t play volley ball. Hell, she has a rough time walking back to her room.”
“You probably should skip the sports. Just go and eat.”
“And enjoy all those kids. That should be a real hoot. All those youngsters screaming and crying and carrying on. You can babysit while the others swim and play ball. Hey, maybe you can volunteer to do the grilling.”
“When you come back, tell us all about it. You should have a real blast.”
“Yup, we will be here, all day. We plan to have a picnic in the back yard and lay around in hammocks, and chat. Nothing special. Just a quiet day. And no kids.”
“Well, that does it. I am not going.”
“What? Why not?”
“I changed my mind, that’s all. Besides, I don’t want to leave all of you here, alone.”
“Awww, ain’t that sweet? Go, get out of that swimsuit before it falls off. There’s a marathon of Twilight Zone on TV. We should have a wonderful 4th.”
Wolf
