Two big events today: Mom's appointment with her cardiologist to explain her issues and treatment options and Kimberly and William's arrival this evening.
But, Michael won't be here. We received news that someone he used to work with, and who now works next to the twin, had a 22-year old son going to BMW school in Oxnard, California who died in a single car accident early Sunday morning. The wake is tonight. Michael needs to be there.
Our son and Kimberly are due in at 5:00 tonight. I am so relieved that they are flying from Seattle instead of driving. The interstate is closed at the moment due to black ice, which caused a 60-car accident. We will drop their luggage at home then we will enjoy some fish tacos and some of that fabulous garlic and cheese bread with fresh crab on top. Oh my.
The 1966 Mustang convertible that he and Michael have been building together is recently registered, insured and street ready. Michael wants to show it to William and have him drive it after lunch together on Thursday. No paint on it yet as Michael wants to have William actually apply some of it himself. It will mean more to him years from now.
Mom wants to have time with William and Kimberly before Christmas so all of us are going to meet Michael at a BBQ place near mom for lunch on Friday. While we are at her apartment, she is going to take William aside to give him my parents wedding bans. They probably are the things that mean the most to her and I am so touched that she is giving them to him. She already has given him my dad's watch and his Harris Tweed blazer. He loved my dad.
In anticipation of all the company and the craziness of the season, Michael and I went to a restaurant in town last night and had a nice dinner. It was a simple dinner, which we shared, but it was lovely to be together out in the world before all our company arrived. Our last supper.
I am ready. The house is ready. Let the season begin!
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