Mallory visited Noelle this summer and had a great visit. She asked if she could go back for Christmas break, and everyone checked schedules and said yes.
She is paying for her own ticket, so price is a consideration. I've been monitoring fares for the last couple of weeks and have gagged at how expensive flying can be. Today, I changed some dates around and realized she could fly much cheaper on Christmas day. We originally had her going on the 26th but that cost $100 more.
However, on Christmas, all I could find were long flights that basically denied her Christmas with anyone but flight attendants. It really bothered me.
I just checked another airline and found a late morning flight that gets to Noelle's at 5:00. Please, please let the weather cooperate.
It's perfect. She gets Christmas morning with us, and Christmas dinner with Noelle. It seems like the way it should be, don't you think?
That sounds perfect!
Posted by: Sarah | August 25, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Mallory is unbelievably blessed to have a mom who truly cares about what is best for her. I am thankful that you have always been so good to Noelle and allowed the relationship to grow.
Posted by: Dina | August 25, 2009 at 11:57 PM
It does, though I imagine it's still hard. I'm glad you were able to work this out.
Posted by: Songbird | August 26, 2009 at 05:44 AM
Awesome.
Posted by: Susie | August 26, 2009 at 07:40 AM
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it all works out!
Posted by: Lilian | August 26, 2009 at 09:49 PM
That sounds lovely. We always fly on Christmas Day when we have our years in Minnesota, and we have not had weather problems yet.
Of course, now, we will. ;-)
Posted by: Jody | August 29, 2009 at 07:09 AM
It does... and yet the thought of your oldest being away on Christmas Day at all must feel a little bittersweet, regardless of where she's going. But maybe not (?) Regardless, you are such a good mother and Mallory is a lucky daughter for having you both.
Posted by: cynthia | August 29, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Cynthia, it's a little heartbreaking, as it will be I'm sure any time in the future when we aren't with a kid for a holiday. This is just the first one, so it's the adjustment.
It feels selfish and weird to feel any kind of sadness though. Noelle has given me 17 Christmases with this girl. This seems like nothing to give up in comparison to that.
Posted by: Lisa V | August 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM
It sounds like the best of both worlds. One of these years, we may be in a similar situation. Once again, you're a trailblazer.
Posted by: hmbalison | August 31, 2009 at 09:39 PM
I don't think the feelings are selfish- I agree that not letting her go would be, but its ok to feel however you want about it at different times, dontcha think?
Posted by: cynthia | September 02, 2009 at 06:01 PM
Will there be a blog entry about this event and the changes for you and different understandings since the last visit as M approaches end of high school? I'm curious about how things are changing and shaping for everyone . . . . how Noelle and her family have changed and been shaped by the visits, etc.
Posted by: vidalia | September 04, 2009 at 11:42 AM