Hundreds of years ago

we arrived at the grands & put on our swimsuits

then admired the fireworks with drippy hair

we occasionally found moments of solitude

but had more fun together

we made new friends

watched Star Wars with old pals

slept in the darndest places

and swam

and swam

and swam 'til we were blurry

and then we dreamed about more swimming.

It was just about perfect.

Happy 25 years, Granddad. It was most marvelous to celebrate with you.

Then we came home and slept.