Shad Point Scotts: Gu-ka's a Hit!!

Guka (Grandpa) arrived on Friday, 2/1/08 at 6:00am Germany time. Chris drove through a wicked snow storm (accompanied by Me-Me) at 4:45am- it was about a 2 hour drive. Once we reached the autobahn, it was smooth sailing. It was a little scary at first since there were big trucks all stopping and not even attemping to move and cars sliding down hills backwards right before we were able to get on the autobahn. I must say Chris did a magnificent job driving and I did a lot of praying!

When we arrived on Post, Luke was a little hesitant to meet Guka in person since his only recollection was on the web cam. Once Guka opened his suitcase full of gifts, it wasn't long before Luke was his best friend. He hasn't left his side since. It's so cute- he just looks with adoration with those beautiful blue eyes and repeats "Guka, Guka" over and over. Me-Me has definitely taken a back seat but that's ok.

Every night Chris and Mindy have a routine before bedtime, reading some books with Luke and praying. Last night,(Guka's first night) Luke would not participate until Guka came over and read with them! It was so funny.

During these last weeks, the funniest times were when Lukes has "time-outs." When he gets in trouble, Mindy sits him on the loveseat for 2 minutes, then explains why and makes him say he's sorry. It's all we can do to look at him while he's sitting there. We usually have to leave the room because we can't keep from laughing! I want so badly to take a picture but it would defeat the purpose of the punishment so I have to refrain! It is priceless!