One of the lovely things I've mentioned about our move is that we seem to be super close geographically to my mom's side of the family too! Today is one of those days where that's very apparent!
Today we got to chat with my Aunt Susan, my mom's sister-in-law. Susan is married to my Uncle Andy. Susan and Andy have super cutey-pie doggies who I love dearly. They live in the NYC Metro area suburbs. Susan is working in sales and relationship building for large hotel chains and really enjoys her job. They're super close to her family. Susan is very curious about the dogs on the treadmill. Which, I've told her is better than doggie valium.
I also exchanged email with my Uncle Adam--who lives about 30 minutes away. We've seen him a couple of times for lunch. Again, at his initiation--because of my phone neurosis. He gets summers off of teaching Spanish, and supplements himself with tutoring high-falutin families who are vacationing in Spain and South America. Adam has actually seen the doggies ON THE TREADMILL. He laughed and laughed. But, I swear, it has changed our lives. Best $200 we ever spent. Ever.
We also got to have email correspondence with my cousins Ethan and Rebecca who are doing a 3 year stint in England as civilians working for the Navy (I think!). Then, they'll move back here near Baltimore. Rebecca is expecting their 3rd child in September. Babies everywhere!
Sometimes it's a wonder I know anything about these folks because I have massive phone aversion--and my primary communication mode is email and blogs. The phone is their style--and they're less into email and blogging than me. I'm hoping the geographical proximity will help! I keep thinking I will get over myself and just make some calls. I always prioritize dumb stuff like paying bills and cooking and what-not.
And--I revealed to everyone that yes, I now am wearing support hosiery. Which, incidentally, worked to reduce my ankle swelling in less than 24 hours. I thought I was so lucky getting away with having an uneventful pregnancy with none of the more unsavory pregnancy symptoms. NOT. At least not, anymore. So--yes, all my relatives know now. Not everyone knows about my new socks though. I suppose only people who come to the birth will see those. They are quite special.
My mom enjoys talking to and being closer to her side of the family. This area does feel a whole lot more like Pittsburgh than a truly Southern city. And I'm sure we'll be able to visit with everyone more too!
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I'm jealous that you got to chat with Aunt Susan and that you have been visiting with Adam. I miss them! By the way, Ethan works for the federal government. As much as I'd like to see him all dressed up in a Navy uniform, he gets to wear jeans and sneakers to work... too bad!
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