SPRING AND FATHERS DAY

First day of Spring and the weather is absolutely beautiful.  Breathed a sigh of relief that we didn't lose any loved ones during August like we usually seem to.  I know it is inevitable my brother will eventually leave us and I feel selfish for wanting him to hang on, as the poor guy is suffering so badly.

Anyway we are off on a road trip Saturday to visit our children and grandchildren.  Sunday is fathers day here.  Bear has been discussing with me that he would really love to have all the family together for once, as it has been about four years since that was possible.  Our d.i.l. doesn't get on with our daughters which makes it very unbearable.  Bear has a name for her  'SHE WHO MUST BE OBEYED' and also a remedy  if she were his wife.    He told me he would prefer to have the families presence rather than presents as he feels fathers day is too commercialised.  So I said I would ask them about getting together for a picnic on Sunday. I was told not too as it would be putting them on the spot, but naughty me went ahead and did it anyway. OOPS! Can't keep my big mouth shut.

I sent them a joint inbox message on face book saying how their dad would like to see them all as it makes him sad that we can't all be celebrating together.   maybe I laid the guilt on a bit too much. To my surprise everyone said they would love to and also be on their best behaviour.  Miracles do happen!  So fingers crossed the weather is in our favour Sunday or else our alternative is Mcdonalds so the little ones can play.

I guess Sunday night I will know my fate one way or the other if Bear is happy or I will be paying the price.

                                                         Hope this isn't me Sunday night.