Posting a little earlier today because I want to make sure I don’t miss my deadline.
The lady for whom we are going to the birthday celebration is my Dad’s Aunt Joanne and yeah that makes her my great aunt. She is my grandmother’s (Dad’s Mom) youngest and only living sibling. And hey making it to 98 is a huge deal! She was only 7 years old when my Dad was born. My grandmother was only like 18 when she had my father, her firstborn. I remember seeing her alot when we were younger kids and she is super nice lady.
My Dad and I are on almost opposite ends of the social butterfly scale with him being a 10++ and me closer to a 1 or 2 and a 10+++ on the Introvert Scale, if there is such a thing. The party is scheduled from 3:30 to 5:30. Dad wants to get there late around 4:30 and make his entrance. And I want to get there as early as possible because I hate entering a room full of people whether I know them or not. That is one of the most anxiety inducing things for me because I hate drawing attention to myself. We came up with a sort of compromise to leave the house at 3:30 which would get us there about 3:40 and then we can chit chat a little and be on our way. My sisters are much better at this kind of stuff than I am. I can say for sure that if this wasn’t family I would be much less likely to go. Not out of the question just not as likely.
Roy wasn’t going to go in with me and Dad. He was going to drop us off and come and get us when we called to say we’re ready to come home. He doesn’t really know them. I think he has maybe met them once or twice at most. But because he is the wonderful spouse and partner that he is he told me that he would be there by my side so I didn’t have to feel anxious. Another of the many reasons I love him so much and I am so grateful for the day I met him.
So, that is what is going on today! Have a great rest of your Saturday!