I Remember

Author: Katie

I remember watching The Love Boat and Fantasy Island with my grandmother on Saturday nights. Sometimes we would crochet while watching. Mimi had a black Chihuaua named Chicky who would sleep under a blanket beside her anytime she was sitting down (she also had a Calico cat named Pinky and my grandfather had a white and black Chihuaua named Tiny and a tiger cat named Spit). I would spend the night at my grandparents house and Mimi would make a nice bed for me out of her couch. She would wrap the cushions in sheets and tuck me in really tight. I also remember watching Lawrence Welk with her when I was really young. At the end when they would sing "Goodnight, Sleep Tight, and pleasant dreams to you...." In my nightgown, I would stand up and sing along. Mimi would sing with me. We had such a special relationship. I miss her so much.

In the middle of the night I would always here my grandfather (Bumpa) in the kitchen for a late night snack. Sharp cheddar cheese and crackers. He would always tease me like he wasn't going to share. But after playing along and begging him for a few minutes, he would share a snack with me then send me off to bed. Oh, and Mimi's spaghetti was the best. On Thursday nights she had spaghetti and on Saturday nights it was steak and beans with a slice of sharp cheddar on the side. Bumpa cooked a mean steak. I wonder if there will be steak and spaghetti in heaven? If so, I want Bumpa and Mimi to cook mine!