Over the last two weeks, Hubs and I spent more hours in the company of our adult children than at any other point in the past ten years. This togetherness warmed my cold, black heart and churned out happy memories faster than the doors close in the Paris Metro.
It also sent each of us, Hubs excepted, into at least one mini-meltdown.
Napoleon said armies travel on their stomachs. So, apparently, do Rosens. We turn cranky when hungry or thirsty but don't all require or want sustenance at the same hour. One man's sandwich is another's waste of time. Not everyone needs three cups of coffee to start the day. Some people don't consider dessert a necessity of life.
We've taken trains, planes, and a Ferris wheel, climbed a mountain of stairs, and one of us, for a whole minute, wished she'd never left home.
But I'm glad I did.
13 comments:
Honestly, it sounds FABULOUS, melt downs and all. Can't wait to hear all about it and you were missed, so I'm glad 'you're back'.
Love the photo, Pat! Can't wait to hear about your trip!
Sounds like you came out with some excellent stories. I can't wait to hear them!
sounds wonderful, but i missed you.
You're in Paris, Pat? OMG, that's fabulous! Have a great time!
Oui, oui Paris!
I love Paris! Oh it sounds like you all are having a fabulous time together. Can't wait until we get to hear about the rest of your trip together. How wonderful!
Bonjour Pat! :)
Missing you, Pat, but am glad you are reconnecting with family. And it sounds like a fabulous time. Can't wait to hear more!
Wow, Pat! I have had Paris on my mind lately and now you're there...very cool. I think my new motto is "One man's sandwich is another man's waste of time." :) Love it.
Ginger, you'll be happy to know I consumed almost no sugar while in Paris--but the bread and butter total rose deliciously.
Lark and Marcy: You'll hear lots of stories. Feel free to tell me to shut up.
I missed you, too, Louise.
Sheila, I savored every minute.
Bonjour, Karen! I just learned you've been under the weather and am happy to see up up and at 'em again.
You'll hear more than you ever wanted, Lynette. Meanwhile, I know I've got a Re-visioning Your Story post to read.
Sounds like a wonderful trip. Family time in Paris is a perfect combination.
Kecia, more than once I thought of your family's recent ski trip.
An hour or so ago, I read your post on springtime in Paris. It was lovely. Right now, I'm reading Vivian Swift's LE ROAD TRIP. She says that Yip Harburg, who wrote the song "April in Paris," considered April a terrible time to be in Paris: too wet and cool. He preferred May but it didn't scan as well.
Well, I'm late to the party, but I love the picture and I know you had a fabulous time on your trip. Looking forward to now reading the other posts!
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