Read the following context and choose the best option to answer the question.
Context: When I was six years old my father took me out for dinner . My mother and sister were away visiting my grandparents , so Daddy wanted to do something special with me . It had been an impromptu trip because my grandfather took ill . Paige was young enough that missing school was n't a big deal for her . I could have missed school as well , but I was doing a play at the time .
Question: What may be the reason the family was separated at the time ?
Options: 
A. I was also ill and had to stay home so my dad stayed with me and mom visited .
B. None of the above choices .
C. My mother 's father was sick so half of the family visited and the other half stayed home .
D. My sister and father visited my grandparents while my mom and I stayed home .


C