I am truly blessed with wonderful sisters! I've always felt that they were there for me, but this past year has really brought that into focus. When I hurt my knee they acted as chauffeurs and cooks and housekeepers and gardeners. One in particular kept saying "GO SIT DOWN!"
They took care of me off and on for several months, as the need arose.
It's usually momentous occasions that make us treasure our sisters, those memorable moments in our lives that become part of the family lore. But, this weekend didn't start out to be one of those memorable occasions. It was just going to be a laid back visit, a "mini-vacation."
Nan, My-Sister-The-Blogger, who wears ninety thousand other hats: MOM, Lt. Commander, teacher, principal, confidant, church lady, band uniform mother, gramma, scrap booker, gardener (you get the picture), attended a seminar in Gary, Indiana on Friday. Since she was in the Chicago area, she decided that she would come to visit us for the weekend. She's always welcome. She knows she doesn't have to ask, but she did, rather than just appearing on my doorstep.
Dear Husband and I lead a very laid back life. Since he's become an avid sailor, we have fewer and fewer winter weekends where we are away from home. This weekend happened to be one of two for the year that had been booked with something that couldn't be postponed. I told Nan that DH and I would be away Saturday night, but that she was more than welcome to visit with Elegante Mother and make herself at home.
She did just that. While we were away Saturday night, she folded my laundry, washed my dishes (things left from Friday dinner that didn't fit into the washer), and kept my cat company. I suspect that I need to check to see if my ironing was done, too.
She did all of this without a word, fitting right into the household seamlessly, and when I realized that she had done the dishes, and marveled about it, she merely poo-pooed the recognition.
I had a lovely day with her Saturday. We were at an amazing mall, and we both wished we could have stayed to shop until we dropped. I have the feeling that we might do that one day, but we were other directed Saturday. We paved the way for EM to attend the Red Hat Lady luncheon, and then Nan kept her company in the evening when Dear Husband and I went to Orchestra Hall.
What started out to be a mini-vacation for my sister, turned out to be "the same old thing" but at my house, not hers. Not much of a vacation, in my mind, but she seemed to enjoy it, and I certainly enjoyed her company and help.
Despite the simplicity of the weekend, I think it's going to become one of those memorable occasions. It isn't often that we get to share times like this with our siblings, once we have reached this stage in our lives. I think that makes this time with Nan all the sweeter.
I hope I said it when you were here, but if I didn't, "Thank you, Nan! I really enjoyed your visit. Let me know when I can return the favor." *S*
P.S. I REALLY like the new layout that our fearless leader is creating for you on your blog. The light house is a great choice!
Comments (13)
that was lovely to read buffy. by the way would nan like to visit us?!
Posted by bod | March 13, 2007 3:56 AM
Posted on March 13, 2007 03:56
You make me blush! But, trust me hearing the phone ring and knowing it isn't for me IS vacation. Keeping the residents happy was easy, too - much easier than the ones I live with!
Posted by Nan | March 13, 2007 1:48 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 13:48
Bod, I bet she'd LOVE to visit you! Even if you need a housekeeper, she'd still enjoy the visit! *G*
Nan...it was nothing more than you deserve. *S* We aim to be amiable. Come visit any time!
Posted by buffy | March 13, 2007 4:11 PM
Posted on March 13, 2007 16:11
I've never had a sister and always wanted one. Nan is the type of sister I've always wanted LOL.
Sounds as if you had a really nice time.
Posted by Adele | March 14, 2007 4:31 AM
Posted on March 14, 2007 04:31
Adele, I think you'd love to have Nan as your sister, but I have to warn you, she doesn't have an "off-button." She goes lickety-split all day long and then simply crashes for a while at night. Of course, you get a lot of things done that way, and there's room for fun things, too.
I'll add you to the list of people wishing to adopt Nan.... *G*
Posted by buffy | March 14, 2007 3:13 PM
Posted on March 14, 2007 15:13
Buffy, in many ways I feel you are my sister and so Nan could become the sister of my sister.
Your description of how Nan does so much sounds to me a bit like I visualise you - especially when you add posts here describing all the things you do at times. I'm much more laid back, I'm afraid.
Posted by Adele | March 15, 2007 3:00 AM
Posted on March 15, 2007 03:00
Adele, as the Cop Car family has adopted me, my family will adopt you. So, you not only get to be sisters with Nan, but Cop Car, too! *G*
I talk a good game about all that I do, but I rarely talk about the time factor. What my sisters accomplish in one day takes me a week! I'm much more laid back than my blog implies. We'd get along just fine as sisters!
It seems to me that with the travel you've written about, and the classes you've taken, you're no slouch at getting things done. Maybe I need to build up my stamina so that I can keep up with you when we meet! *G*
Posted by buffy | March 15, 2007 8:52 AM
Posted on March 15, 2007 08:52
Oh, my, our geneology is getting seriously entangled. Look at all of the "baby sisters" I have, now. Wunderbar!
Posted by Cop Car | March 15, 2007 2:23 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 14:23
(laughing) It's wonderful, isn't it, CC? It gives me goosebumps to think about all the connections.
I can't wait to hear what Wichidude has to say about MORE WOMEN in the family! *G*
Posted by buffy | March 15, 2007 2:54 PM
Posted on March 15, 2007 14:54
Buffy--I like the way you think!
WichiDude--Weigh in.
Posted by Cop Car | March 16, 2007 8:22 AM
Posted on March 16, 2007 08:22
Wow, it feels incredible to be part of a biog family. Mine is small and restricted(apart from John and the kids) and I really wish I had more of a family. So.....(drum roll)...... I formally adpot Buffy, CopCar, Nan as my sisters. Long may we all live and be in contact.
Posted by Adele | March 16, 2007 12:17 PM
Posted on March 16, 2007 12:17
How cool is that!! How could there be problems in the world when you read a comment stream like this??
Posted by Nan | March 16, 2007 2:10 PM
Posted on March 16, 2007 14:10
Nan--You probably didn't realize what your biological sister was getting you into, did you? It is too bad that all of us people of the world can't understand, down deep, that we are all inter-related.
Posted by Cop Car | March 17, 2007 9:46 AM
Posted on March 17, 2007 09:46