For the love of Pete, I knew something would go funky on that bloody trip. Thanks oh so much Omega for telling us our flight was direct from Taipei to Houston, when in all actuality, it stopped in Seattle for us to deboard, clear immigration, GET OUR LUGGAGE, clear customs, trek through the airport with 4 carry-ons, 2 children, a laptop, a USELESS phil and ted’s stroller and a 35 pound car seat. I say this with an enormous amount of venom: OMEGA SUCKS. Traveler’s beware.
Okay, enough. We made it here and we are so happy to be home! It’s wonderful to visit with our family and freinds, some of whom we haven’t seen in 2 years or more. The girls are really adjusting well, better than expected and we are trying to take it easy and enjoy our vacation time. Eva had a fun sleepover with her cousin Reagan last night and is loving the play time with her all of her extended family.
Tempering my enthusiasm for seeing everyone is just a bit of sadness at how much all the kids have grown since our last visit. It’s a bit stinky to realize they are all growing up so quickly and we only get to see itty bitty bits and pieces. I treasure this time here and hope that the kids will also. I’ve had some time with my close friends Jennifer and Stacey. I miss them so much and I’m so lucky they always make time for me, no matter what, whenever I just show up on the doorstep of Texas.
We’re off to Maryland on Friday for a bit. My family is so excited that my sister can’t sleep, my mom is rushing like a madwoman to get shopping done and she said my brother is over the roof to see us all! (And Dad is just along for the ride, smart guy!) A year is just too long to go without seeing my “big” little bro and my gruff old Dad. I miss ya, man.
Well, it’s 2 pm and I have yet to shower, so off I go to get clean. We’re dining out this evening, off to enjoy things we dream of in Okinawa.
To all my Oki pals, I miss you dearly! I hope your season is wonderful and filled with the joy of all things Christmas. I can’t wait to see you all again. Don’t forget, we’re on our home stretch when Jodi & I return, so let’s spend so much time together we are just plain SICK of each other when it’s time to scatter to the four corners. I hope each of knows how much I love you and our friendships and community. Let’s make the best of it in the new year.
Merry Christmas everyone.
Love,
Tiff & co.