Tonight we ate dinner at the in-law’s house with Uncle Dave and Jinnie, and tomorrow they fly back out to New York. What a week of socializing and general busy-ness. I didn’t mention that I had my car in the shop this week (to the tune of $1600 – but that’s another story), which contributed to the general craziness I’ve been referring to all week. Just having people in from out of town, while wonderful and something I’d beg for again as soon as possible, even though they weren’t staying with us, can be a little stressful. Having the house generally presentable for the most part, being available for dinner or an outing at their leisure, enjoying their presence as much as possible while we have them here. As much as I seem like an extrovert to the casual observer, I’m really an introvert at heart.
Julie and Sophie modeled their new dresses that Dave and Jinnie brought for them – Julie refused to sit with D&J for the picture Idonotknowwhy, but I didn’t push it and at least they got to see the girls in them.
Sophie had no problem hanging out on their side of the table – she was actually busy circling the table trying to reach all the things we didn’t want her to have.
Sophie and Dave playing trade-the-snack-bowl. Dave is SO good with the kids, and is going to be a great dad himself one of these days.
As usual, my MIL made awesome korean food – tonight’s meal was bibimbap, which was yummy as expected. I told her a few years ago that I’d much rather have a meal cooked by her than one at the most expensive restaurant, and so she has us out to her house for my birthday and I am grateful. She sent us home with a grocery bag brimming with leftovers, which we will eat tomorrow night, and I’m grateful for that too.
After the meal, they served tangerines and asian pears for dessert, and I’m always surprised by how enjoyable simple fruit is for dessert. Julie couldn’t get enough of the pears, and Sophie couldn’t either for that matter. She kept taking bites off of my chunks, and did a fine job of chewing them up. I was pleased to see that Joe’s dad had put three of the giant fruits into our take-home bag.
I had a birthday present to open – Joe got me a lap desk for my computer to rest on when I’m out on the couch. I was surprised to get a present at all, since I just got a fabulous new computer, and I’m pleased with what he picked. Totally surprised me. Sophie had fun sitting in the box.
The girls were asleep by the time we got home, and we had already put them in their jammies before we left. I’ve just finished the glass of wine that was left over from last night, and now it is time for me to go sit on the couch, try out the new lap desk and commune with the blankie for a while too. I can’t believe tomorrow is Monday already!