Monday, October 31, 2011

MeandMarj: You are driving by yourself? But it's dark out!

Alison: Grandmother, it's Alison! How are you?
Grandmother: I'm doing fine. Where are you calling from?
Alison: Bethesda, I'm just leaving work.
Grandmother: On your way home?
Alison: No, I'm driving up to Philadelphia now.
Grandmother: But it's dark out!
Alison: I know. It gets dark so early!
Grandmother: Is Steve driving?
Alison: No, Grandmother. I'm going to visit him so I'm driving to see him.
Grandmother: By yourself? That whole way?
Alison: Yes, its not far and I'll be back on Monday.
Grandmother: Will Steve drive you back?
Alison: No, he has to go to work in Pennsylvania. I'll drive back by myself. But I've done it before, I can do it.
Grandmother: You are such a capable woman! Be careful!
Alison: I will!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

MeandMarj: Me, Myself and I...

Grandmother: If it's alright with you, I'm going to go up.
Alison: Then I'll be lonely down here by myself!
Grandmother: You can spend time with your, "me, myself and I"!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

MeandMarj: What a hefty breakfast!

I have an egg and an English muffin on my plate, and Grandmother has an egg and a piece of toast on hers...
Grandmother: Wow, what a hefty breakfast!
Alison: Well, I ran 5 miles this morning! I need a hearty breakfast. You know, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Grandmother: Oh really? It is?
Alison: Well, it's good to have eggs for protein and sustenance throughout the day.
Grandmother: Well, you're going to get fat, eating all that!

MeandMarj: Ooooh, we are having a party!

The dinner table is set for the Halloween dinner party and Grandmother walks into the dining room while I'm in the kitchen...

Grandmother: Ooooh, we are having a party! 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 people... Oh, what fun!
Alison: Yes, we are! Tomorrow night is the big Halloween party!
Grandmother: Can I watch?
Alison: Of course, Grandmother you are the main attraction!
Grandmother: I wouldn't want to bore anyone.
Alison: Of course, you wouldn't! Look at the bowls I'm using...
Grandmother: Oh wow!
Alison: Now, if you are overcome with the desire to carve pumpkins today, by all means, don't hold yourself back.
Grandmother: I wouldn't want to mess it up. You may not like the way I do it...
Alison: I doubt that!

MeandMarj: Sue 'em!

Alison: Oh, Grandmother, I don't feel so well.
Grandmother: What's wrong?
Alison: I was really sick last night. I think I ate something bad.
Grandmother: What do you think it was?
Alison: I think it was fast food.
Grandmother: Well sue 'em!
Alison: What?
Grandmother: That's what everyone does these days, isn't it?

MeandMarj: That's a bunch of bullshit!

Alison: Grandmother, I'm going to sleep over at my friends house tonight. 
Grandmother: Okay, where?
Alison: Chicago.
Grandmother: Chicago!?!
Alison: Yes, we are going to look at bridesmaid dresses. See, look at the itinerary - brunch, and the bride is treating us. Isn't that nice, because we are such dutiful bridesmaids.
Grandmother: That's a bunch of bullshit!
Alison: What!?!
Grandmother: I never did any of that when I was young!
Alison: What do you mean? You didn't have bridesmaids walk down the aisle? You walked down all by yourself?
Grandmother: Yes, of course!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

MeandMarj: I like to stay home.

Alison: Oh my gosh Grandmother this looks like so much fun! History and tea!  http://apps.alexandriava.gov/Calendar/Detail.aspx?si=1813 
Grandmother: I like to stay home.
Alison: Well, you really don't need to leave your house since we just ordered your new frame online.
Grandmother: Yeah, you just get on your machine and you can do anything.
Alison: Exactly!