About a month before visiting my sister’s family in VA, I bought an expensive winter coat for $10 + taxes to prepare for the much colder weather than what I normally experience in Austin. Despite my early morning flight, I still didn’t need my winter coat en route to my final destination. Not only was I surprised by the warm weather once I landed, but I did not expect to be picked up in style–namely a ’74 Oldsmobile convertible. That was the best beginning to my weeklong visit home for Christmas.
After all, who knew how long the warm, sunny weather would last? As it turned out, the next day started off quite promising, but then the gray clouds formed and the rain began in earnest. We arrived at church late, we didn’t go to the Redskins v. Cowboys game, but we definitely got to dinner on time!
Normally, I would have appreciated walking around the mall afterwards since I always feel underexercised when I visit my sister’s family. Yet, my recovering ankle, even with an ankle brace didn’t fare too well halfway through their Christmas shopping frenzy. The mall wasn’t even crazy packed. I just got annoyed at all the walking around. Fortunately, I won’t have to do that tomorrow and I’m sleeping in. I can already tell that I’ll need to do yoga in the morning.
The next time we go shopping, my mother will be here. At least she walks my speed and will tire out around the same time I do. Boy, that’s going to be a trip if my 73-year-old mother out walks me on Box Day!