I've overdosed on extended family, I think. Got some sort of mystical hangover that's got me tired, muddled, no appetite, and kind of dazed.We had a houseguest last week, the hard kind, the draining kind, the kind you try to please but for the life of you cannot. Like bad bratwurst, it leaves a nasty, burpy hot-taste in the inner person, one that takes a while to belch away. Sleep it off, yeah, that would be great, but wait, there's more.
Add a day trip reunion to the other side of Extended Family Avenue which was illuminating in many ways, and even enjoyable in parts. The babies and toddlers easily conquered the adults, ruling with chubby iron fists. Let's put it this way, 'grown-up' conversation never showed up. Oh well. It's just a phase.
Family can be easy, it can be hard, but it always teaches. About life. About others. About ourselves. It's worth the time to participate now and then.
As far as Bratwurst? One last, deep belch and it's so over.
Roll on, July!
7 comments:
Oh, Cherie, I'm sympathetic...even as I'm laughing. Love the part about "chubby iron fists." Wonderful post.
Never been a fan of bratworst...and my extended family lives clear across the country...Thank God.
Appreciate your sympathy, Ann. Thanks!
Not a bratwurst fan, myself, especially of the human sort. Putting the miles between certainly relieves most of the tension, WC. Thanks for the comment!
You put it so well, even the belching bits. Good to read you again.
Thanks, Deanna.......it's good to be back.
Another brilliant analogy, Cherie! This will give me something to giggle about the next time my in-laws come to visit.
Right now, we're enjoying the minty-fresh, cleansing therapy of sharing our home with 4 precious loved ones! We all get along so well, and love each other SO MUCH! We're dreading Thursday, when we'll watch their car pulling out of our driveway, taking them out of hug-range.
So glad you are enjoying the minty-freshness. Good to hear! Forget about Thursday - put it out of your mind.
We enjoyed all of our immediate family this weekend, too. Like you guys, we all get along so great and love each other immensely. Refreshing, isn't it!
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