*** I'll Be Home For Christmas ***

We decided to go down to Connecticut to see the family for a few days.  We actually left on Christmas morning and stayed until Monday morning.  Just as well we left Monday because we are getting snow for Tuesday.  We didn't want to get stuck in the snow.

I did end up seeing my 5 year old Niece for the very first time.  She didn't know who I was but when I told her that I was Uncle Brian, her face expression was just priceless.  Her mouth dropped and her eyes widen.

It was sad that I didn't get to see my brother as I thought I was going to but because he was dealing with issues of his own, I wouldn't be able to see him.  Maybe next time.

Craig, Richard, me

During our stay in Connecticut we had met a few friends from Facebook which was really nice.  We missed out on meeting our friend Richard back in June 2015 when we went to Connecticut to see the family.  Richard was nice enough to give me a few of his things which he was giving away such as some stuffed animals, a Duck Dynasty fleece blanket, and a big bear quilt.

Craig and me

We were going to go into Olive Garden but I suppose Richard wanted to go into Red Lobster which was next door, which was fine with us.   We got to meet some of his friends who came along with the gathering.

Peter, Rick, Richard, Andrea ,Craig

Andrea, Craig, me Peter, Rick

 It was really nice to finally meet Richard in person as well as meeting some of his friends.  We were having such a great laughable time but good things had to come to an end.  We had to depart our ways.

me Peter Craig

We then had to depart our ways. We we saying our goodbyes but we told them that we would see them again soon.  Richard and I began rubbing our beards together.  I could feel that he was sad and didn't want us to leave which was understanding.  I didn't want to leave either but we had to get back to my sister's house.

Craig Richard me

Holidays

I don't know why I am very nervous about driving 4 hours to Connecticut to see the family.  I just don't want to get into crash by the crazy people driving on Christmas day.  It will be stressful wondering what to expect.  Im concerned with how Craig is going to do with his walker without falling over himself.  But he is much stronger now.

I haven't met my niece who is 5 years old now so it would be nice to meet her for the very first time in person even though we had skyped.  Also I haven't seen my brother in 10 years.  I don't even know if he will be at my sister's house which where we will be staying.  It would be first time in 10 years since four of us kids were reunited, so I would think it would be nice to be together.  I am also not looking forward to what drama the family has.

We were going to go to a restaurant as we have reservations on Christmas Eve for dinner, but he has been feeling weird and losing sleep over it that I have to go with him to the bathroom with him making sure that he doesn't fall or wiped or whichever.  He does have trouble cleaning himself so I have to be by his side on that.  I told him we didn't have to go to the restaurant since it was just a reservation.  We were going to go to a cafe instead for lunch and then spend Christmas eve watching Christmas movies.

We had a surprise package which was presents from Craig's mother which is now under the tree waiting for Christmas Eve to open the presents.  It was nice of her to send the presents to us.