Weekends

 


After 2 1/2 years we were able to go up to London Ontario to visit my husband's mother for the weekend. We had a busy long visit and lots of shopping. The weather was super sunny (too sunny?) and quite warm. We got back yesterday and right now a thunderstorm is brewing outside along with some rain. I have classical piano music playing in the family room right now to distract Frodo from the thunder. I wish I would have thought of this years ago.

It feels weird traveling after not traveling for so long. As you know I am a homebody and just love being home. I was grateful to sleep in my own bed last night. Oh! and I miss Frodo and Holly too much as well. We are all reunited.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. BonnyMay 16, 2022 at 8:04 AM

    I'm glad you finally got to visit your MiL, and I bet she was glad to see both of you! This weekend was too warm for me, but I think we may be into the season of too warm weather.

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  2. AsKatKnitsMay 16, 2022 at 8:14 AM

    I am so glad you got to go visit but yes, it is just so good to be back home again! The rain here today is just what I need!

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  3. My Creative LifeMay 16, 2022 at 8:43 AM

    I'm glad you got to visit family, it's so important to connect with family and friends. I'm sorry that Frodo suffers like this but it's great you've found a solution x

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  4. VeraMay 16, 2022 at 10:06 AM

    So glad you got to visit family. I'm sure your MIL was thrilled to see you two again. Did your shopping involve yarn? Or books? Always nice to get home to your own bed and the animals who love you.

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  5. Billie JoMay 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM

    Hello! So happy you were able to visit your mother-in-law! I am sure she was happy! Like you, I am a homebody. Going is great. Coming home? The best. Have a cozy day!

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  6. AnonymousMay 16, 2022 at 11:28 AM

    No place better than our own bed.

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  7. TinaMay 16, 2022 at 11:46 AM

    That is so wonderful you were able to go see your MIL! We haven’t traveled in years and hope to do something this fall. We’ll see … like you, I’m a homebody and to me there’s no place like home.

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  8. MaryMay 16, 2022 at 6:06 PM

    What a JOY to visit again!! (and then to experience the JOY of coming/being home again, too)

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  9. AdrieneJMay 16, 2022 at 8:50 PM

    How nice to be able to visit family! I felt strange traveling when I first went a couple of months ago. I think we'll just start to ease in again as required. I am jealous of the weather you got, as it's been super wet and grey here, but I'm grateful that it's not super dry at least!

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  10. Judy S.May 17, 2022 at 5:12 PM

    Sounds like you had a nice weekend! I'll bet you MIL enjoyed seeing you. I, too, am envious of your blue skies as it's been very wet here, the second rainiest May on record and it's only half way through!

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  11. sustainablemumMay 17, 2022 at 6:15 PM

    Yes to visiting again, that has been a very long pause.

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  12. affectioknitMay 17, 2022 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Karen,
    ...how nice that you were able to visit family again...we had a tree just like that in West Virginia...it littered the yard with blossoms every year...we've got plans to go to New Mexico and meet our son who is coming home for some training...we're thrilled to be able to see him...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  13. CathieJMay 17, 2022 at 7:21 PM

    I am glad you got to visit your MIL. I totally understand about being a homebody though.

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  14. Shirley-AnnMay 18, 2022 at 8:33 AM

    How lovely to visit your family! Glad you had a good time :)

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  15. JaneMay 19, 2022 at 8:37 PM

    I imagine your mother-in-law was happy to see you. I'm glad you had a nice visit. We enjoyed my son's company on Saturday. Then he left for home on early Sunday morning and I did laundry and picked up the house.

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  16. StefanieMay 20, 2022 at 5:16 PM

    How nice to be able to visit her more easily now. I like being a homebody too where I don't have to rush off anywhere or have to wear make up and do my hair.

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  17. AnonymousMay 24, 2022 at 1:36 PM

    Good! Also 2 1/2 years since I saw my niece and nephews, who just came down for a long weekend. I'm glad the Canadian-US border is easier to cross now.

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