Holiday Travels – Almost
Well mom and I had big holiday travel plans – and we basically did none of it.
She arrived Wed, just when I was heading off to go teach. Thursday she was with my brother while I taught till early afternoon. And then Friday, Dec 24, mom came to the Yoga Flow class in Dunkirk, though I must say we were dramatically outnumbered by Ashleigh’s clan – her three sisters & her mom!! What a delightful and spontaneous bunch they are!! And of course some of our regulars were also on hand – we had a nice pre-holiday yoga session together.
On Saturday, mom and I were supposed to go visit cousins and family around the beltway in Bethesda – unfortunately, my uncle was taken by ambulance to the ER & diagnosed with pneumonia. Thankfully, Uncle Fran seems to be doing better now but that day mom and I stayed home. Our plan was to drive to NY the next day – Sunday – and when we called my sister to tell her of our plans she said, “Are you sure there is a weather storm alert!?!”
Aha…indeed there was.
By Sunday morning we had firmly decided that we would not be going to NY that day – instead we’d stay home. But we did not even do that. The forecasters were talking this storm up to be of such proportions that I thought we might lose power. No problem normally – but mom was in town, all 81.5 years of her. Nimble as she is, but no power in my house means no heat, no water, no nothing. So we did not chance it and and instead “vacationed” as she put it by checking into the Chesapeake Beach Resort & Spa – figured we’d wait out the first night of the storm there.
Needless to say, we did not get walloped by snow and winds as expected but mom was quite pleased with the night out – so it was fine and well. And of course, NY did get hit hard so not going there was the right thing to do.
That brings us to Monday – and on that day Mom and I returned the fancy electric back massager that I got her because she felt like she was being beaten up by a herd of elephants. You could not have believed her look of shock and surprise when we tried it out on her. Ok, so that gift became a goner.
On the bright side, the electric wok she got us was a big hit – we had a great stir-fry this evening with it.
Amidst all the jumbled plans, phone calls, and near misses – it’s been a fine week. Tell us what transpired during your holiday weekend? Hope it was filled with joy and smiles – even if you couldn’t get to where you were hoping to be.
It sounds like a lovely visit! McDuff, my Westie, and I had a busy Christmas distributing dog toys and treats to his new friends and “cousins” in South County. We are wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
Thanks for sharing Satyam! We heard of the snow heading up the east coast and my family had the plan to head for massachusetts. What do we do?
My sister was the wise one who decided to drive Saturday night, leaving at 11p (luckily I was in that car along with a 14 month year old nephew and 2.5 year old niece. We hit a dusting at 5 am, but made it safe and sound at 6a in north dighton, mass (i was sleeping most the way!)
On the other hand,the other carvan filled with my parents and brother, sister in law and their 16 month old, decided to wait for the storm to pass and then Leave. But at 7a Sunday morning my mom began tracking the storm and was convinced they would miss it. Mother nature came through and needless to say they had a long slow drive and arrived in the blizzard at 9p that night, safe and sound! Totalled 14inches up here! Kudos to my sister and her executive decision!
Happy holidays!
My goodness Alisha – I admire your family’s “can-do” spirit and forward thinking. So glad everyone made it safely!!
Great Holiday , we went to all the parties and enjoyed the time with family. ( my sister in Dale City x-mas eve, my mom’s x-mas day in St.Marys and my house on the 26 with Pats family ) Looking forward to a New Year.
Hope you don’t mind a response from a former student…may be rejoining once the new year starts. Great holiday news Satyam…and your mother sounds like a real trouper!!
I too was in Chesapeake Beach but not at the resort. After midnight Mass my husband and I stayed at my daughter’s so we could be there when the kids opened presents in the morning. What a madhouse with four girls ranging in ages from 21 down to 4 (little Phoenix, my yoga buddy).
On Sunday we went to the brunch at Rod & Reel-really nice!
Yesterday (27th) was our 18th wedding anniversary and we spent it preparing a dinner for the homeless in Forestville. We’ve done that several other years in the past and find it more rewarding than going out somewhere or buying gifts. We brought a beautiful cake with us too and thanked the group for sharing the evening with us. Most were amazed that we’d spend our anniversary that way but we think it’s great.
No snow stories-it really was a non-issue for us!
Happy New Year to all…health, happiness, peace and yoga
Hi Cheryl,
What a great way to spend the holidays and your anniversary. To be honest, your anniversary story does not at all surprise me – I know how service-minded you are. What a great way to spend the occasion.
Wonderful hearing from you and what is this talk of “former student” – just come on in when you can. Look forward to seeing you soon!!
Love,
Satyam