Generous
Jason will sometimes hassle me for not updating this site as often as I used to, and I usually respond with gritted teeth and a steely, “I worked all day without a break on a 1,000-page RFP (true story), and my “lunch” was spent on the phone being transferred five times by barely-English-speaking people who work for our mortgage company (also a true story). I do not have the time.” And then he’ll tell me to quit being a whiner.
And then I’ll want to punch him in the ear.
ANYway, I just haven’t really felt like updating because I’m busy and nothing exciting has happened. It’s the same old-same old, only now I’m so stressed out/exhausted I fall asleep on the couch by 8:30 pm instead of 9:00.
But then, this happened:
Jason’s parents bought us a popup camper!
How awesome is that?
They bought themselves a used popup camper last summer. We borrowed it once last month and it was great. We told them someday we would love to get a popup camper like theirs for ourselves, after Jason gets a new job and we can afford it, something old and cheap but in decent shape, etc., etc.
So they’ve been keeping their eyes open for a popup for us and since they live in a small town where things cost 1/3 the price of things in the Twin Cities, they found a great deal. And then they presented it to us with a giant bow on it and said, “Here’s your birthday and Christmas present for the next few years.”
We couldn’t believe it. Becky, Jason’s mom, said, “We want to enjoy seeing you enjoy things rather than giving you money after we’re dead.”
It’s in fantastic shape, used maybe a dozen times in the past 11 years. It has a queen-sized bed on one side, a fridge and a microwave. A microwave! We are going to LOVE camping in it. Hopefully none of our friends have any weekend summer plans for us next year, because we are going to be unavailable.
To say we are excited and overwhelmed and filled with gratitude and hope and happiness at a time where nothing seems to be going our way would be an understatement.
Thank you so much, Bobby and Becky. You’re the best. We love you.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!
Hooray for networks for love, understanding and support. And Becky sounds awesome. She tells it like it is!
Enjoy. You guys DESERVE it.
Comment by Artemisia — October 20, 2009 @ 12:13 pm
Wow! You are going to have so much fun next summer!
Comment by LoriD — October 20, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
“We want to enjoy seeing you enjoy things rather than giving you money after we’re dead.”
What a great attitude. Love it.
Comment by jean — October 20, 2009 @ 12:29 pm
Holy Moley! That rocks!!! Now Shorty has a bed rather than the chair
Comment by Christina — October 20, 2009 @ 12:33 pm
That’s fantastic. Congratulations!
Comment by My Buddy Mimi — October 20, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
Oh WOW! What fun.
Comment by Nowheymama — October 20, 2009 @ 12:37 pm
That is awesome! What a great present!
Comment by Shelly — October 20, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
Oh that is SO exciting!!!! I think even I would enjoy camping in that thing! Your summer looks like its going to be sweet!
Comment by Sarah — October 20, 2009 @ 2:22 pm
Wow! That’s very exciting! What awesomely generous in-laws you have there.
Comment by nonsoccermom — October 20, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
Holy crap yay! So many camping stories must be told
Comment by parkingathome — October 20, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
What an awesome gift! We love our popup so much. And I think next summer we’ll be looking for camping within driving distance of a Twins game.
Comment by Lisa — October 20, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
WAHOOO!!!!! That is SUCH a great gift for you two. Perfect. You totally deserve it and I know that you will make the most of it in every possible way. One more time for good measure…WAHOOOO!!!!!
Comment by Emily — October 20, 2009 @ 10:36 pm
You so hit the in-laws jackpot! I’m sure Shorty is also thrilled!!!
Comment by Shelly — October 21, 2009 @ 8:02 am
Nice! What an awesome and thoughtful gift!
Comment by Sara — October 21, 2009 @ 8:36 am
Now THAT is awesome. A whole lotta love waiting to happen… Have fun.
Comment by Ellie — October 21, 2009 @ 10:20 am
Oh, man, that is sooooooo fun.
Comment by Swistle — October 21, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
JEALOUS! You guys are going to have so much fun!
Comment by Buster — October 21, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
This is so sweet! What a lovely and generous gift! I look forward to seeing photos of all your camping trips next summer.
Comment by Jess — October 22, 2009 @ 11:45 am
Awesome! I bet Shorty thinks that whole thing is for him
Comment by velocibadgergirl — October 22, 2009 @ 9:58 pm
WOO HOO! I’m so excited for you guys!
Comment by Gretchen — October 26, 2009 @ 10:23 pm