My parents were here for 2 short weeks. I always feel like the cavalry has arrived when they visit. Somehow their visits are divinely scheduled - while I'm at my wit's end, feeling lonely and needing a break. And then - ta da! - they appear, swoop in and save the day!
My mom has no qualms about fixing dinners and playing endlessly with the kids while I sit slack-jawed on the couch.
My dad has no qualms about educating me on good looking steaks at Basha's nor does he have any qualms purchasing said good-looking steaks to put in our freezer.
We were treated to many meals out, many mom-made meals in, lots of good talks and walks and visits, lots of joking, a run to Sonic, lots of errand-running and a big ol' Costco shopping spree to get our food-storage to a respectable level.
Most of all, I had two of my very best friends 24/7 for 2 whole weeks! But alas, all good things must come to an end (what a terrible saying!) and now the house is extra quiet. I've taken to cooking our meals and running errands without an entourage. The kids are lonely without their grandparents. Games were played, books were read, computer games were mastered, playing "kitchen" and "barn"were a staple during a day. But now we're back to the old boring routine.
They'll be back though . . . in two months!
6 years ago
