Yup, the photo above describes how I felt last night as I lay my tired body down in my bed. I had 2 dogs vieing for my cuddles as well. I enjoy traveling but my body pays the price of sleeping in strange beds that are usually super hard.
We had a lovely 3 day away trip to Las Vegas. We were able to take my MIL on a couple of outings. The first outing saw her getting some new clothes and a lovely lunch of her choice. The second outing saw her getting a haircut, a trip to WalMart and another lunch. She only lasts about 3 hours and then she is totally spent and ready to go back to the facility and take a nap.
We also got to be with our dear friends for an evening. The guys watched hockey while us gals knitting away. There was wonderful food and conversation to go along with our visit. A nice break from the hustle and bustle of the casino where we stayed.
We arrived back home yesterday early afternoon. The drive back was pretty easy and was the first time I drove home. In fact, I drove for the entire trip. It was good to learn more about Las Vegas and how to get around in it.
Last night we went to dinner with my son's family and his wife's parents. We all get along so well, it is like we were meant to be family all along. This was a special occasion though. It was the night before our local Grand Daughter's Graduation. She has been in this school since Pre-K...........so for 10 years! She is so sad to be leaving it as it has become quite comfortable for her.
Look at that sweet little thing going to her first day of Pre-K!
But I digress...................
So last night her mom and dad decided to give her, her graduation gift they got for her.
To say she was totally surprised is an understatement. Want to know what she got?
She is going to New York CIty to see Hamilton on Broadway! This has been her dream for 2 years now. She flies out (with her parents) on Friday morning and will be staying in the heart of Times Square for 9 days. They also, have several tours planned for their stay. She so deserves this honor. The girl has been on the honor roll every year without fail. She has really applied herself to her studies and it shows.
Today we will be going to her graduation Mass where she is once again singing the Psalm. Tonight is the actual graduation with a class party following.
Congratulation Josie.................You have done well and are very deserving!
Great for Josie! What a great gift for her, she is obviously thrilled! :) Glad you're home and relaxing again in your own bed...I have so much trouble sleeping in strange beds...my oh my, that sounded sorted hee hee! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, great for Josie, she looks so happy, and I'm happy for her too. I hear you on the sleeping in strange beds part. When I was a kid, every time we travelled, my mom would wish me sweet dreams and remind me that the dream you dream during the first night in a strange bed will come true. I was always ever so determined to dream of getting a pony but I never did because I would spend most of the night tossing in turning. Mind you, same happens every time I get a new mattress, even though I've given up on the pony bit years ago. ;-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! Congratulations to Josie!
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think the best thing about traveling is coming home to one's own bed. :) So glad your MIL had a good time with you both. I'm sure that meant a lot to her.
Wow! How exciting for Josie! Hamilton is brilliant and I’m sure she’ll love it, how exciting to have such a long time to explore the city. Perhaps she’ll have time for a Frozzzen hot chocolate at Serendipity 3, that was the highlight of my 2nd visit to New York (but I am a sugar addict).
ReplyDeleteYou must be super proud. What a great family. 😀
What a perfect graduation gift - one that is extra special and can be shared as a family.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Josie! What a wonderful gift for her and she looks as though she is totally appreciative of it, I hope she is having a well deserved fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteAw, another Josie! My tween is one. Congrats to her also; what a terrific grad gift for her. Love that she was surprised with that.
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