S13 was home sick today, and in the afternoon I received a call from W asking a favor. D17 had an orthodontist appointment, and W didn't want to leave s13 home alone (this is new, and a change in a good direction). So I agreed to take d17 to her appointment.
The ride is over a half hour there, so I had some much needed time with d17. No, there is nothing on her Christmas list. No, there were no Christmas movies she had to see - she has already watched 'Elf'. Not a flowing convo, but that will take time.
D17 came to my van after her appointment with me having a heated discussion with my Mom, where she hung up on me - my Mom loves me and we never have fights. But d17 thought it was funny, which led to a discussion of her 'Nana' having a quick flare temper, and that you will know when she is mad. D17 then mentioned that Mom/W has the same sort of quick flare temper, but she has such a bad memory that its always forgotten by the next day. I thought to myself except for me, except for me.
W was so grateful for me taking d17 to her appointment she offered me some Beef Stew which she was making. I thankfully accepted - W always packs her stew with lotsa vegetables, and its a cold day, so I really wanted it, err, the stew.
When I brought d17 back to W's place, I went up to W's place and it was a disaster. Shopping cart in hallway. Shin high bags, boxes, items falling out of a closet, made it a difficult walk in her place (I'm still wearing my neck brace, and so its difficult seeing where I walk). W laughed it off, saying "welcome to the combat zone". I said nothing, and just smiled the whole time there.
The stew was delicious and I texted W another 'thank you'. She texted back saying that she was glad I liked it. Not very exciting but that is my R with W right now.
