The Roman Stoics used to say that anyone we care about is "a hostage to Fortune".
Last night at 10 p.m. my two hostages to Fortune finally made it home through the killer blizzard. What would normally have been a 5 hour drive took 10 hours; they were sometimes driving 25 mph on freeway with a posted speed limit of 70.
Every semi that blasted past them flung a tsunami of wet snow on their Ford Focus windshield. They were in near white-out conditions most of the way.
You can imagine my state of mind. I wanted them to stop and get a room but they are young, optimistic, and bull-headed. And they made it.
That was a good sight: dragging suitcases up the driveway because the snowplows had blocked the entrance and they parked across the street. I had cooked a supper for them but they were too jangled to eat. So dinner tonight is taken care of!
Little Rufus, my new puppy, was at first shy of these two big lads, and ran into his crate to see how things would go. It did not take him long to see the opportunity to add two members to his cult following and he turned on the tricks...lick hands, place chin on knee, dance in place, curl up in a new lap. They duly pronounced him a handsome dog and praised his silky coat. Gabey nearly had a conniption fit but he was getting his share of lap-time and attention too.
Now I get to kick into high gear with cooking for young lads: something I love to do.
I feel like I aged 10 years yesterday night.
7 comments:
Glad they made it home! I recall doing things like that in my younger years as well... No wonder my parents have so many grey hairs... lol
Love the new little fellow too! But please slip Gabey an extra tummy rub from me too!
Merry Christmas!
Mrs. Mom: Gabey will appreciate that! Merry Christmas to you and all the family, and especially the Wrecking Crew!
I TOTALLY know where you are coming from... I called my girls today to make sure that they weren't out on the roads!!!! but I do remember being that age, and being "out in the weather" was something you wanted to prove!!! so glad that your boys are home safe and sound, and I am sure Christmas has begun for you!!!
omg, they are soo cute!
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Sue: Yes, the youth versus weather factor! Thank goodness they do have quick reflexes and great eyesight at that age. And Christmas has well and truly begun here! Merry Christmas to you and all the gang!
AnyJo: Thank You!! Words can not express how much I love these two boys.
Ahhh, to be young and adventurous. Totally sounds like something I'd do a few years ago, just because I could ;) Glad they made it safe and everyone's having a good time.
May you all have a Christmas FULL of Merryment :)
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