Family Matters, Part Deux
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In the realm of Family Matters, I got the pleasure of spending the day with my best bud's parents. This sounds like the story may drift off into a cringe-inducing diatribe of anguish and pain, tales of forced conversations and manners that would bring the most cordial person to their very wits end.
But this is not that story. I guess it's weird (at least it is to some) that I have a very cool, interesting relationship with Jeremy's parents. They are great people, and it was very nice that his grandmother (whom I affectionately call Memaw like the rest of the JRob's siblings) was there as well. She is too sweet for words, and I'm glad she got to see my family.
Me, Ericka, Annie and Abby were all there in full force, and it was so great to see Annie in the yard playing with the dog Belle. It's very interesting as a single person to see the joy in owning a house or land. Most see it as an anchor, or at best an investment. They want it to amount to something. Parents do as well, but just for other reasons.
It was really nice to have a space where Annie can run and play, something she is very limited to doing in an upstairs apartment. We have no real 'yard' to speak of, so it was the first time in months that she's gotten to just run around, squeal, play, and have fun. Those with houses are extremely fortunate. Our financial situation won't clear up for at least 5 years or more, and those with homes are in the position to allow their kids the freedom to be outside, to do things in the clean air, to experience the little things that those homeowners take for granted. I can't let Annie jump in the apartment. She has little room to run. We could never have a pet.
All of these things add up to a big ho-hum, but nevertheless it is a goal. I will own a house someday, hopefully a big nice one with room for an office and a bedroom for each daughter. In the Dream Big Scenario, this would include a Den with cool stuff like a pool table and a big screen, along with a pool to splash in during the summer. A grill to use when friends are nearby. A kitchen with more room than a small closet.
These are things I hope and strive for. Attaining them is a slow gradual process. Slow and sure wins the race, as they say. We'll see how I do in this one.
In the realm of Family Matters, I got the pleasure of spending the day with my best bud's parents. This sounds like the story may drift off into a cringe-inducing diatribe of anguish and pain, tales of forced conversations and manners that would bring the most cordial person to their very wits end.
But this is not that story. I guess it's weird (at least it is to some) that I have a very cool, interesting relationship with Jeremy's parents. They are great people, and it was very nice that his grandmother (whom I affectionately call Memaw like the rest of the JRob's siblings) was there as well. She is too sweet for words, and I'm glad she got to see my family.
Me, Ericka, Annie and Abby were all there in full force, and it was so great to see Annie in the yard playing with the dog Belle. It's very interesting as a single person to see the joy in owning a house or land. Most see it as an anchor, or at best an investment. They want it to amount to something. Parents do as well, but just for other reasons.
It was really nice to have a space where Annie can run and play, something she is very limited to doing in an upstairs apartment. We have no real 'yard' to speak of, so it was the first time in months that she's gotten to just run around, squeal, play, and have fun. Those with houses are extremely fortunate. Our financial situation won't clear up for at least 5 years or more, and those with homes are in the position to allow their kids the freedom to be outside, to do things in the clean air, to experience the little things that those homeowners take for granted. I can't let Annie jump in the apartment. She has little room to run. We could never have a pet.
All of these things add up to a big ho-hum, but nevertheless it is a goal. I will own a house someday, hopefully a big nice one with room for an office and a bedroom for each daughter. In the Dream Big Scenario, this would include a Den with cool stuff like a pool table and a big screen, along with a pool to splash in during the summer. A grill to use when friends are nearby. A kitchen with more room than a small closet.
These are things I hope and strive for. Attaining them is a slow gradual process. Slow and sure wins the race, as they say. We'll see how I do in this one.
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