Once Blake and I were dining at a Sweet Tomato and I left the table to get some ice cream. I came back with chocolate swirl in a salsa bowl. Blake said, "I knew you'd get the wrong cup."
I'm not a stickler for what people consider details. Details have always been Blake's domain, and I lose patience with them. I rarely pay attention to where we park at the mall, which sidestreet has an on-ramp to which freeway, how to buy a movie ticket on-line, what our account number is at the bank, which bowl is intended for ice cream. That sort of stuff. I know Blake is on it so I am just kinda along for the ride. It's nice to be oblivious.
Then along comes an invitation from my brother Brandon and his wife for me to fly to Indiana- alone. I'm ecstatic for the opportunity to see/hold/breathe in my twin newborn nieces. But the thought of having to manage my own details is a little daunting. For one thing I have only flown once since the 1900's. That was on the way home from my brother Brett's wedding in 2005. And now look at those newlyweds:
(Taken at Small's ordination this past July, the "newlyweds" are at the far right.) They have a toddler and are building Child #2. It's been a while since that matrimonial flight. On that trip I was with my parents so I got to still be the child, even though I had my three children with me. My mom took care of the details and got us from Southern California to Salt Lake City without incident.
But tomorrow. Blake is going to drop me off at the airport and drive away. And I will have to check in luggage by myself, find my gate, secure a boarding pass and probably even buy myself a little lunch, and unboard myself when (if) I get there. My brother Brett assured me that there will be little ladies in white dresses silently pointing the way I should go. Or maybe he was referencing someplace else.... (He also confided he's not the brains in his marriage either so maybe I shouldn't seek his wisdom.)
Well. I'm going to do it. I'm going to fly by myself tomorrow. Wish me luck.
I hope I land in Indiana because I really want to see those babies.
*Pictures courtesy of their mother Anna who didn't grant permission but I know she won't get mad because I'm flying on an airplane by myself to help her*
bottom picture taken by mooshinindy- see her at www.mooshinindy.com
8 comments:
I love being the sheep. Good luck, Shepherdess. You will do awesome.
you're smart enough...I think...but let's hope some people have pity on you and help you along when you do get lost.
love those little babies! kisses!
Have a great time with those darling, sweet babies. And when you get back will you tell me how you made those arrows on your photos?
I'm happy to report that I dropped Jenna off at the curb and that she checked in her luggage, went thru security, and found her gate all by herself! I knew you could do it.
How fun Jenna! Those pictures are adorable!
Oh dear. Are you baby hungry now?
I like being talked about on your blog. You should talk about me more on your blog.
SOO PROUD OF YOU BIG GIRL!! And look, you got the BEST REWARD..TWO babies that needed to be held!! ahhh..I love it Jenna!:)
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