Yesterday I sat down to what was going to be a super healthy diet lunch of a big salad and two bites in a scary spider walked out from under a lettuce awning and walked across my plate. I managed to stay calm. Jackson sat quietly watching and said “mom, I have heard some people in Asia might eat spiders but I don’t think it’s a good idea for you”. Um, yea. I didn’t have the energy to make a new lunch and for sure didn’t have the appetite to attempt any more so we moved on. I thought my spider incident was pretty major in my day, until I checked email.

This blog is all about the seasons in our lives and we are about to enjoy a very unexpected season. Many of you know that the flood waters in and around Bangkok are rising. Some of you also know that my mom’s mom, aka Nana has been living there with my Aunt and Uncle for a couple of years now. Yesterday after my spider drama I sat down to check email and saw a message from my Aunt Carol. She was requesting that she maybe send Nana to us since the trip to the US would be so difficult for her. I quickly called Seth, wrote my aunt back and within the hour her ticket was purchased. She arrives tomorrow!! Whew. Here’s hoping her blood pressure stays regulated and her box of winter clothes makes it quickly in the mail!

Now luckily we are having a casual fondue party tonight because that meant I had already been keeping the house in somewhat order.   The boys and I have been bustling today getting the guestroom and bath room ready and I have been strategizing on how to manage all of the needs of the new family group! Our ages will soon range from 23 months to 90 yrs old!!  For a month!!

I am so excited to have the opportunity to spend time with Nana. Seth and I were thinking back and we think the last time we were with her was when Jackson was 9 months old and we were home for MD Anderson. It’s been a long time! And it will be so fun to get her out to see some of the sights of Switzerland. Although I know her well enough to know that she probably comes with the most excitement about the chocolates and pastries. I am running to the store this afternoon to be sure we are equipped for daily tea time.

I am excited for Nana to experience the tail end of Fall and to hopefully be here for the first fresh snow! Coming from Thailand I am worried she will be chilled to the bone the entire month but hopefully we can keep her warm enough. She will love the busy holiday season of baking, decorating, etc!

Buckle up Nana, it’s going to be an adventure. Oh yea, and we have spiders at our house!!!