I just realized that I had no idea what day it is.
Christmas presents are being purchased. It’s always an ordeal buying gifts for each other. I’m fairly certain we’re buying each other at least one gift that’s almost exactly the same thing. He’s got new work boots on his wishlist, but the reviews of them are mixed. I told him I’d buy them if he really wanted that particular boot, but I didn’t want to drop the cash on something where a third of the reviews say the sole cracked in two or three months. He later said he’d take them off his wishlist, but would be replacing them with some that cost double. Personally, I’d rather pay double for a boot that I know he’s going to like more and had fabulous reviews.
We’re sending my mom some succulents and a new address book. She’s been using the same address book for about 20 years, and at last check there were more addresses and phone numbers crossed out than were current and up to date. She texted last night to let me know “You might get two Christmas cards. If you do, I’m sorry.” I told her I’d take double Christmas any day.
Last night, my mom asked for an address for his mom, which made me happy. They were so friendly before everything. About a year ago, I asked my mom if she’d talked to her at all and she responded with a reaction like I’d just asked her to relive the horror of that morning she accidentally walked in on her father-in-law in the bathroom. The subject was never brought up again, but I’ve always wondered if they were still on speaking terms. I never wanted to ask his mom, in case they weren’t, because she’s hurting enough.
He saw me grinning at my phone and I showed him the message from my mom.
“It’s a start,” he said, smiling.
