Unbeknownst to my daughter and both grandsons, and with a little help from my son-in-law, I set out to create a fun week in NY to visit and surprise the family during a week our oldest grandson was out for winter break. I went as far as listing various events and activities that would keep me from chatting (while on the plane to see them) and at 8:45 p.m. I simply knocked on the door, recording my daughter's reaction. It was everything I hoped it would be! (Singers would love her tall open-mouthed vowel!) We recorded saying hello to a sleepy child who got up at 10:00 pm to go to the bathroom, said hello and the unbelief in his eyes was so strong we thought he was still asleep! The next day our 2 1/2 year old was bright-eyed and so excited cause "Mimi came my house. Ok-Homa!" Nothing fills my heart more than being a shining light for these bright, loving boys, going with them to museums, playing games, teaching them about how much Pops loved them and I smile, knowing he is watching from above. It's now my job to be both Mimi and Pops, and I will forever cherish that role.