So today I'm off to Annapolis, MD, to stay with my mom during her convalescence from her spinal surgery on Monday of this week.
I very much look forward to the visit for the obvious things like the time I'll get to hang and relax with Mom, as well my brother, sister-in-law, niece and sister...
I look forward to it, too, because after my step-dad's death in August, we unearthed TONS of stuff packed away that we hadn't seen in decades, a large chunk of which is contained in a plethora of boxes piled precipitously about Mom's already bursting apartment and we (I, that is) get to continue the process of sifting through it all.
Oh. And my brother and sister also have a storage space with MORE crap... um... I mean family treasures that holds piles of stuff just for meeeee! :::small eye roll::: LOL
And as long as I'm looking forward to and praising the potential of this visit while totally compartmentalizing the liklihood that it will actually make us all a little batshit crazy and a lot cranky, I should also say I VERY much look forward to it for the stop I'll make on my way in Leesburg... Chelsea Outlets to be exact... because one really must fog up the display windows of the COACH outlet whenever one has the opportunity...
And in preparation for everything the next week and a half offers, I'll offer up a tidbit on the Thanksgiving feast my mother and I will share...
The week before her surgery, we chatted on the phone about the trip and visit details... and Mom... who has never been a "foodie", nor eaten well overall, very excitedly informed me, no small amount of awe in her voice, that she had gotten "sliced turkey from the deli for sammiches... and mashed potatoes... inna tuuuub!" ;) heheh
So while I hang with her during her convalescence, wallowing around in our boxes of memories, drinking good coffee, eating good food (the sibs are foodies, thank God), sharing good wine, and probably popping a Xanax or two... I want to take a moment to wish all my Friends & Family a very happy & relaxed holiday with your loved ones... oh... and lots of mashed a'taytas & gravy. =)
I very much look forward to the visit for the obvious things like the time I'll get to hang and relax with Mom, as well my brother, sister-in-law, niece and sister...
I look forward to it, too, because after my step-dad's death in August, we unearthed TONS of stuff packed away that we hadn't seen in decades, a large chunk of which is contained in a plethora of boxes piled precipitously about Mom's already bursting apartment and we (I, that is) get to continue the process of sifting through it all.
Oh. And my brother and sister also have a storage space with MORE crap... um... I mean family treasures that holds piles of stuff just for meeeee! :::small eye roll::: LOL
And as long as I'm looking forward to and praising the potential of this visit while totally compartmentalizing the liklihood that it will actually make us all a little batshit crazy and a lot cranky, I should also say I VERY much look forward to it for the stop I'll make on my way in Leesburg... Chelsea Outlets to be exact... because one really must fog up the display windows of the COACH outlet whenever one has the opportunity...
And in preparation for everything the next week and a half offers, I'll offer up a tidbit on the Thanksgiving feast my mother and I will share...
The week before her surgery, we chatted on the phone about the trip and visit details... and Mom... who has never been a "foodie", nor eaten well overall, very excitedly informed me, no small amount of awe in her voice, that she had gotten "sliced turkey from the deli for sammiches... and mashed potatoes... inna tuuuub!" ;) heheh
So while I hang with her during her convalescence, wallowing around in our boxes of memories, drinking good coffee, eating good food (the sibs are foodies, thank God), sharing good wine, and probably popping a Xanax or two... I want to take a moment to wish all my Friends & Family a very happy & relaxed holiday with your loved ones... oh... and lots of mashed a'taytas & gravy. =)
have a safe trip! enjoy!
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