the year of the family

As 2007 came to a close, B declare 2008 "The Year of the Family". So far little progress has been made. When B's parents and sister were here this spring, we couldn't even get them to sit down and have dinner with us. When we invited them out to The Getty Center for B's birthday lunch, they couldn't wait to leave. They didn't even stay to enjoy the art, gardens or special exhibits they have to offer. It was heartbreaking to watch.

It seems we get another chance to see "The Year of the Family" goes out with a bang. They are returning for the holidays. His sister, brother-in-law, and four-year old son who live on the east coast will be joining in the fun. They reportedly want to take their son to Disneyland for the first time. Not sure when they head back. But that reminds me I need to check out Alltop's new Disney page - just in the nick of time. Neither of us have been to the Magic Kingdom in over 20 years, and never with a small child.

At this point we have a couple of dates. The parental unit (which we believe includes the other sister) arrive on the 20th. The east coasters arrive the day after Christmas. B needs to be in Vegas for CES the first week in January, and since his office is on the Rose Parade route, I plan on seeing that parade come hell or high water.

To add to the mix, B's father wants to visit his brother in Oklahoma, who lost his son this year. We have no idea if they plan on heading out before or after Christmas.

We have been told to just go on with life, but that would mean we were taking a trip to New Mexico or the Bay Area. Still the question becomes how do you plan the holidays around this without ending up in the movies eating Chinese food on Christmas? Honestly though, that doesn't sound so bad.

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In case you are wondering, B's sister does have two sons. The younger one has been baby snatched by his grandparents, like his older brother before him. We thought the parental unit would bring him back, and that this was the 'Reunion Tour'. Apparently not so.


on the night stand :: Iodine by Haven Kimmel.