D.

About 1 p.m. this afternoon, I noticed I missed a call and there was a voice mail. I dialed my voice mail and heard: "GiGi I know it's a short notice but can you come pick me up today after school?"

I immediately called back to confirm that I would pick D. up after school -- on short notice.

Me, miss an opportunity to "tag" my grandson, NO WAY. I got dressed and took off. The 80 mile drive seemed like 10 miles because of the anticipation of seeing D. and the kids. I even got to see the cat who was taking in the warmth of the sun. He was sprawled on the living room window seal like he owned the place! Everyone knows how much I must have enjoyed that. Not!!!

In spite of seeing the cat first after driving 80 miles one way, my day was complete as D. and I drove back to Houston with the top down seeing who could spot the most Slug Bugs. I know I won but he said he beat me because I pushed him instead of tagging him when I spotted a Slug Bug. He counted that as his sighting.

Well, for the joy I get from being with him this weekend, it is OKAY for him to have won the Slug Bug sighting contest. I count the trip in my win column because I got to "tag" him with lots of hugs, kisses and laughs.

We always have a fun time when we are together.

D., Love you dude.

p.s. I let you win!