Thanksgiving with my family was fantastic and I wish it hadn't ended so soon. It's been far too long since all of us got together. A week just didn't feel like it was long enough.
I'm staying hopeful though. All of them have mentioned the possibility of moving here. Closer. I'm crossing my fingers. I'd love to finally have my family all together again.
And maybe, just maybe, they'll help to keep my mind off of my failures and give me the strength, support, and inspiration I so desperately need.
I'm unable to consume enough caffeine to prepare me for the upcoming reunion. Did I mention in my previous entry that I'll be flying into Spokane and then driving back to Seattle the same day? Did I also mention that on the drive back, I'll have my older brother, sis-in-law, their four sons (ages 3-10), and three cats in the van with me?
Hello? Are you still there?
Yeah. I know. I'm completely insane. But I'd do it all again if it was the only option I had to bring my family together every now and again.
Thing is, we haven't really planned anything. I don't know where to take my family. They say they just want to wing it. That scares me a bit because.. What if we can't agree on places to go? What if some of us want to go out, while the others don't?
I just don't want anyone to be upset or disappointed during all of this. But.. there is a surprise in store for some of them. So hopefully that will make it all worth it.
The last time we had a reunion was back in December of '04. It's been almost 5 years.
Since then I have gotten married and had another child. My older brother has a mortgage to pay and had another child as well. My mom left her life in Texas behind and is now living with my younger brother. The brother who is now working his way up to becoming a doctor. And my dad. My dearest Dad is once again attempting to reconnect with all of us.
So much more has happened in the last five years, but what matters most right now is that we're having another reunion. My mom, dad, 2 brothers, sis-in-law, and 4 nephews will be here for the week of Thanksgiving to join Dave, the 2 girls and I.
I'm a little on edge because I'll have 6 kids in my house all at once, but I'm excited. Our little 3-generation family tree has grown to 13.
The thing is, I'm a little creeped out. My parents have been divorced for over 20 years. Because there isn't enough room for everyone here, they'll be sharing a 2-bedroom suite at a hotel 3 miles from my house. For a week.
Next week is so close, yet so far away.
Please make sure you return Vizzy back to me and Seattle in the same condition she was in when she left.. or better. kplsthx. And no, you cannot keep her. MINE!
smoochies,
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