Missing People

I am missing people. No, no one has disappeared or got themselves lost. I am missing people who are not here today. I miss Courage, she is in Texas. I miss Granny. Even in the home, unable to walk or talk, she brought me comfort. I miss Bitty Boy, our cat. He was so loving and snuggly. (Yeah, he's a people too.)

I had dinner with Krumm tonight. I had been missing her. It was good to be with her and laugh with her. She is missing Courage also. She doesn't see much of her friend when Courage's BF is in town.

I get to ride with Arthur to work each day. That gives me a few minutes with her; more if we have lunch together. I miss her being at the house everyday, but it's gotten easier. She is just down the road so she is still close. And when we get together it is more special since we don't live in the same house anymore.

I miss the Hubster after us both being home for a few days. We are going on a little trip soon to celebrate our anniversary. Yeah!

A New Name

The Almost Daughter has requested a 'real' name. First, a little history...

Courage met Almost Daughter in 8th grade, (I think), English class. The first time I met her and Midder (her mom) was a 'Breakfast for Parents' that the English teacher held. I was given strict instructions for entering the school and class room by Courage to follow a few steps behind her so it doesn't look like I am hovering over her, don't smile, and for Heaven's Sake - don't laugh. These are things that parents do that embarrass middle school age kids to no end, obviously.

Almost Daughter was a little slip of a thing, with freckles, just like Courage, but with red hair instead of blonde. Almost Daughter has been one of Courage's BFF's ever since they shared that English class and a French class. She has spent tons of nights with us, eaten many a meal with us, cried and laughed with us, taken many a trip with us, and has wormed her way into all our hearts. She and Courage have shared many a teen girl's sufferings, heartaches, joys and loves. She is Almost Daughter...'almost' because she does go home to her real parents sometimes... (I exaggerate...she is home with her beloveds more than us).

Anyways, A.D. wants a 'character name' so I asked for suggestions. At first she said Howdy Doodie. I said, that sure is a mouthful. Then she suggested 'Krumm'. Of course I thought she said Crumb and I just didn't get it. She explained that Krumm is a character from the animated show 'Real Monsters'. Krumm is a monster who has no eye sockets, so he carries his eyes...one in each fist. (picture shown)I am not sure what they appeal is, but Krumm it is! (actually he grows on you!)