Over the river and through the woods to Grandmothers house we go. Jo and Spirit our twins were sooooo excited , they were 6 years old , and never went to Kentucky for one of Grandmothers famous Thanksgiving Dinners . Mom and Dad Erin and I and our big brother John , and of course our Old Maid Auntie Charly. We were all soooo excited we were going to meet Mom's Kentucky Family. Oh Boy Cousins to play with shouted Spirit and Jo. Everyone was chatting excitely , as we were going through the woods , Jo and Spirit both screamed LQQKIE Old Maid Auntie Charly was gasping for breath and holding her chest. She looked as though she was in a lot of pain. The children were so afraid for her, but Mom and Dad knew , Old Maid Auntie Charly was always faking these attacks. She always had to be the center of attention. Was she going to ruin this special Thanksgiving celebration? Only time would tell. I was hoping that going to Kentucky to Grandmother's house for the first time would be a lot of fun. But big brother John had told me some really disturbing stories about Grandmother and some of the cousins. All of the things he said pointed to one thing; That family's elevator didn't go the whole way to the top. Big brother John and sis Sally were always the mean ones in the bunch. They were so mean to old maid Aunt Charly that they caused a lot of grief and pain to her. They would put toads and frogs in her bed at night and she would jump out of the bed screaming. That Thanksgiving we were in a sleigh and she was hoping this would be a nice day, thinking it may be her last Thanksgiving. Those 2 brats put a snake under her blanket she had around her legs. The big Joke was Aunt Charly wasn't as dumb as Sally and John thought she was. She knew every time they ever done anything mean, and that is why she would fake attacks, to scare them so they would quit doing it. It never worked until this time. When Charly screamed it scared the horse pulling the sleigh, the horse bucked, and we all ended up in a ditch. It was really cold, and it was starting to get dark. Sally and John was in the back shivering, scared to death while Auntie Charly sat back and giggled in her head. Auntie Charly could no longer hold in her laughter, she never laughed so hard and so loud. Which made both John and Sally very mad! While walking back to Grandmas house, the two of them came up with a new scheme. something that they hoped would scare those attacks out of her for good. When Sally and John reached Grandmas house , they decided to wait until Auntie Charly fell fast asleep. In the meantime, these two snuck into Grandmas basement to see what kind of devices they could find. The basement was faintly lit, full of cobwebs, and filled with a musty odor. To their surprise, they found a suitcase with Certificates awarded to Auntie Charly for her outstanding acheivement as Children's Toughest Successful Military School Disciplinarian. John and Sally were astonished, yet in disbelief, they continued searching when all of a sudden they heard Grandma calling for them. They did not want to get caught snooping around so they ran up the stairs as quickly as they could to get out of the basement, but in doing so Sally and John tripped over each other and tumbled down the stairs. Grandma heard the loud ruckus and headed into the basement where she heard the noise coming from. Needless to say she found Sally and John, turns out they both had broken a leg and arm. These two had to stay in bed and depend on someone to care for them. Oh my! Who will look after them?? Well dearest Auntie Charly of course. And Mom and Dad and of course, Grandma. Auntie Charly decided that it was her turn to get even with Sally and John. So after they came home from the hospital, she started by bringing them their food either too cold or too hot to eat, short sheeting their beds, and taking her own sweet time answering their bells,that Grandma gave them to ring when they needed anything. Of course, they complained to Grandma and Mom and Dad, but no one really believed them. Auntie Charly said that being laid up with broken legs and arms were just making them cranky and they were just imagining things. But a funny thing happened, after a couple of days of this, Auntie Charly began to change. She started feeling sorry for the two after all they were just Children , and looking back at her earlier days she was the same as these Children. OH the things she used to do to Cousin Karen , well it's time to get these kiddies well so they can Enjoy the Famous Thanksgiving Dinner next week. All the family loves coming home and staying for two weeks each November. They come from all over the World Now. Karen , the cousin Auntie Charly was so mean with as a Child , will be coming in from England. Charly , can't wait to see her. Karen wrote to say she couldn't get there until the Week of Thanksgiving. Oh Charly has decided to tell Karen how sorry she was that she was a meany to her years ago. Well back down to the kitchen to see what everyone else is up to , and as she was going down the stairs. she heard the doorbell ring , and Grandma saying to the male voice at the door, Yes , Charly is Home for the Holidays Charly thought to herself, I wonder who that could be. The voice sounded familiar but Charly couldn't place it. She peaked down the steps and saw a Captain who she fancied at the military school. Why was he here? What could he want?? He had taught her so much, taught her to be strong, and tough. But she thought to herself, he surely couldn't of known she was in love with him, or could he? Charly , Called Grandmother , someone here to see you. As Charly entered the room Matt ( The Caption ) Was waiting in the Living Room Charly couldn't believe how handsome he still was. Hi Charly , Hi Matt , been along time. Yes it has ,to long ,Says Matt. I have been trying to get in touch with you for several years , but kept missing you ,and your Mom said you didn't want your address given out. Oh Charly , I have been such a fool. I know now just how much you mean to me. Charly , pinched herself , she just couldn't believe her ears. She just sat there Matt Continued Charly , would you please go out to dinner with me tonight? I think we have alot to talk about. The twins yelled yipeeeeeeeee Charly got a boyfriend . And both Charly and Matt Laughed. Well the next morning as Charly was going down stairs , Spirit & Jo yelled Auntie Charly did the Caption Kiss you hehehehe. Well Charly said I think you might be getting a New Uncle :-) Grandmother ran over to Charly and gave her daughter a big hug. Charly is it true what I just heard? Yes Mom ,and we aren't going to wait. We will be getting married the day before Thanksgiving. I want to wait until Cousin Karen gets here from England. I already phoned her and told her the good news. I also told her I was soooooo sorry for all the bad things I did to her as a child. Oh Charly , I am so glad for you. Well Charly got married , and Thanksgiving day Grandmother set another plate at the table for Matt. We all ate until we thought we would burst. Then it was time to head back to Pennsylvania. but without Charly. The twins were sadden ,but happy for Auntie Charly. Mom asked Sally and John if they learned anything from their visit to Grandmother's. Yes yelled Sally... Never turn your back on a love sick old maid Auntie. Everybody laughed so hard. And we were all glad to be heading home to Pennsylvania. Moral of the Story Oh well I think you get the Picture. hehehehe. EA Story Writers Sally , Erin , Charly , Tammy , Spirit Karen , Julie , Deb , Amy Happy Thanksgiving Angels :-)
