Thursday, December 23, 2004
I Do What I Can!
‘It ‘s lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you!’ This morning I was wishing I had a sleigh. We had to pick up the Honey-Baked ham for tomorrow and keep an appointment with Jay’s counselor in Flint. This is a 50 mile round trip. But visibility was measured in feet. The roads were snow covered and the ruts on the side tried to pull you into the ditch. My poor husband who has driven truck over half his life sat white knuckled the whole time. I realize that when you drove professionally it is hard to sit with your wife at the wheel and keep your mouth shut.
“How fast are you going?”
“25, Jay”
“Well I feel the rear end slip a little so it is too fast!”
“ The snow is all over the road, loose and deep in some spots. I’m going to slip a little”
“ Ok but when we end up in the ditch I’m going to be very upset!”
And I sit there and think--and I’m not?
But we made it home just fine. I even got the tractor out and cleared some of the snow in the driveway.. Understand now that I’m not as good as Jay is but hey I do what I can!!
So tomorrow afternoon it is the family feast and a few simple gifts. The grandkids are bringing their sled up because there is a little spot in the back yard that allows a little downhill fun. On Christmas day those who have inlaws in Michigan visit with them so that way both sides of the family see them.
Today was a nerve racking day for this old lady so it is chillin’ time until Christmas Eve day and then the fun begins!!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!
