Tuesday, June 14, 2011

If I'm not busy with chemo

July 4th weekend has been carved out. Literally. I took scissors and cut out the three days from the calendar, wrapped them in tissue paper, put a ribbon around it and gave the package to Josh.

He got so excited that he didn't know what to do. First he thought we should go to Disneyland, so I could compare it to Disney World. Right as I was about to say I'm still full up from our Disney trip, Josh changed his mind. He doesn't believe in spending fewer days than the hours it takes to get somewhere. That got him thinking about California though, and he got all wistful for going to Los Angeles and Santa Monica and a bunch of other places I've forgotten.

When Josh came back to reality, he considered taking me to the Jersey Shore. It was like the Frown Heard Across the World. So he is going to think about it. My sister asked if she can come. Alex doesn't want to stay home alone, but for three days I think she'll live.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good job, Sam!

Purplefroglet said...

Wrapping the days up as a present is such a good idea, and it's lovely that he's so excited about it. I hope you find something really interesting to do. Sometimes you need to take some time out amidst all of the madness, just to get a different view of the world if nothing else.

Zephyr said...

What a wonderful compromise, and an incredibly creative way for you to 'give' him that gift.

Lyndsay said...

You're awesome! I would be over the moon if Hubs did that for me... probably like how Josh is now. Can't wait to hear what he plans for you guys!

Anonymous said...

Brilliant. So glad you figured out about giving this time to Josh and so impressed with the creative way in which you literally did so. Of course he is excited!

Nina said...

That is pretty darn adorable, I have to say.

Karen said...

3 day weekend? What would YOU like to do with that (not work, not manage households...vacation!). Now that you've been on a vacation, what parts did you like best and where would you like to repeat them?

Boston is fabulous for the 4th - big symphony, beautiful fireworks, great city. Tanglewood could be nice if you want to be artsy. Washington DC to see the sights? Saratoga for a country-style wknd?

Yankee, Transferred said...

How creative and thoughtful! I wish I had thought of that! If you decide on Boston, I can give you great hints-I lived there for 27 years. Wherever you go, it will be great. Bravo!