EDITED – What Were They Thinking!

Dec 26
Amy

My parents.  They left on the 11th for a trip in Europe that would last until the 27th.  Sixteen days.  No big deal, right?  They’ve been gone for much longer than that before, and the world didn’t stop spinning.  They were even in Africa over Christmas several years ago, and that didn’t bother me.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m not bothered that they’re gone on a trip, actually, I’m thrilled they are able to enjoy doing things they love in their retirement.

They took a cruise down the Rhine River on a trip called “Christmas Markets of the Rhine”.  They extended their vacation at the beginning of their trip to include three days in Brussels.  Their trip included stops in Switzerland, France, Germany, and The Netherlands.  They are due back tomorrow, and I – CAN’T – WAIT!!!

I just talked to my mom while they are in Washington DC.  After an unscheduled 5-hour layover and being awake for 30+ hours, they are anxious to be home.

While we were at home, enjoying a quiet Christmas Day, my parents were enjoying Kaysersberg, France.  The description I found about Kaysersberg Village is this:

It is generally considered to be one of the finest of the Alsace villages, and has an impressive medieval centre.  The town has retained its ramparts and medieval fortified bridge, a 12th century château (now in ruins) that stands above Kaysersberg, and many pretty half-timbered houses, typical of the region.

 

Their trip sounds like it was going to be wonderful, and I can’t wait to hear all about it!

Whenever I need advice, though, my mom is the one person I can count on to give me advice and an opinion – whether it’s the same as mine or not.  She will be brutally honest with me, and I count on her for that.  The problem I am having right now, is that I have needed her advice and opinion MORE in the last 15 days than I think I have the entire year!  I can’t believe how many times I have picked up my phone and dialed their number to ask her a question, run a theory by her, vent my frustrations, or just to say hi.  I talk to my mom DAILY (normally)!  I am anxiously waiting for them to get home and over their jet lag so I can have her help me sort out my brain.

Until then – I will just enjoy the time I have with my girlies and my husband.