Weekend at Mom’s

Last Friday afternoon my sister Kath, her husband Paul (designated driver!) and I headed north up I-79 to spend some time with our parents.  We’ve learned to balance work, play, and rest so that every little need is met as best we can.  After a quick Wendy’s supper stop and a zip into Walmart, we arrived about 7:30 pm to settled in for the night.  The drive up offered a lot more autumn leaves than we expected as Greensburg really hasn’t changed to colors much.  We were discussing who was sleeping in what room, and Paul warned that when he rang the bell, we all had to change rooms!  Mom laughed but I decided I’d just lock my door…. 🙂 

Saturday’s weather flexed back and forth between sunny and cloudy, but was basically pleasant.  Kathy and I started with our typical two-mile walk back to the water fall (overflow!), and after breakfast started in on chores. 

We did a little laundry and cleaning just because we aren’t very good at sitting still.  Mom was wanting a perm so we took her to the salon when we went for groceries.  Dinner (meatloaf and cheesy potatoes and carrot cake!) was yummy, but the afternoon went too fast.

While John and Paul sat on the porch chatting, I took a little walk up and down the road to get some pictures near their house. The garden flag was still dancing in the breeze – without the garden! I saw an interesting tree that looked like it could be a fairy’s home, and low and behold!  There appeared right on my phone a picture of a little pixie!   (Actually it was a picture of my great niece Millie!) 

We regretfully headed back down I-79, having spend time with those we love most, already picking out dates for the next visit!  Time with family is always precious!