OMG...is this week over yet?!? Yesterday, I met Mom and Meema for lunch to pass off the rice cooker and we did some more rehashing/complaining about all the tension this family stuff is causing. Mom was most upset by the fact that there was a plan, but it did not include celebration of Meema's birthday. Saturday, Meema will turn 87. Because of her family status and age, we try to make all of her birthdays special. Mom's point was that just because we are doing family pictures doesn't mean we need to forget the birthday. We got it all out of our system and decided to go into the next few days with a positive attitude.
After lunch, I went back to work while Mom trekked Meema to the doctor. After their appointment, they headed south to see Baby E. From all reports, Baby E was a champion traveler. He slept through takeoff and most of the flight until descent into San Diego, which is no small accomplishment (they live in Philadelphia). His mom was cranky, tired and hungry, but he did fine. While I was running my errands after work, Mom called to share that Baby E was as cute as promised and that dinner plans had been made for Saturday. Meema's birthday celebration drama...done!
A little while later, I get a call from Mom asking if I know if the insurance company is open. Apparently, after leaving Uncle Banking Mogul's, she hit a pole in the street from all the construction. I guess the sun was in her eyes and she did not see it. Fortunately, she was not going fast and she and Meema are fine. The Beetle is not drivable...minor body damage, but mechanical damage. Uncle Banking Mogul has an extra vehicle (truck), so he loaned it to Mom and the Beetle was towed to the shop. Mom called me later after getting home...D said that we could loan her one of our cars (we have 3). Until last night, Mom did not know about the 3rd. It was purchased (as a minor impulse, but really great car at a good deal) last summer, but we have kept it low key. It looks similar (make and color) to our other car, so it's easy to see how she wouldn't know. We thought for sure that she would make the connection when she was at the house during the October fires and at Christmas. I was nervous about sharing this purchase with the family...it probably wasn't the smartest thing to do at the time, but it's done. So, we'll see if she want to borrow one of our cars or if she'll keep driving the truck.
Last night was one of those moments where I felt like one situation had been resolved, but another happened. Well, just another moment to reflect on the importance of family...while they may drive me crazy at times, I love them a lot and would be upset if something had happened to Mom and Meema last night. So, to the people in my life, thank you and I love you all!
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