We finally have a plan...sort of

When anyone has asked about our Christmas plans, my response has been, "Everything is TBD.  It depends on Robert's schedule."  Obviously, we weren't going to make any definite plans until we knew for sure what Robert was going to be doing.  However, I was beginning to become concerned as the days kept ticking away.

Finally, over the weekend we developed a plan.  Robert was coming in on the 23rd and staying until January 2.  Oh, and he plans to bring a dog.  Okay.  Lots to work on there, but at least some definite information. 

Because of other commitments, we decided it would be best if my in-laws came here.  Of course, that means ten hours of driving to go get them, and then ten hours of driving to return them, but things were starting to formulate.  We could get them on the 22nd, and if both Andrew and I went we could do it there in back in the same day.  We would have to, because Andrew had to work the evening of the 21st and we have Christmas at my grandmother's house on the 23rd.  We worked it out though, and we had a plan.

Then along came Monday.  Because an eye infection caused him to miss a test, Robert's plans changed.  He decided he would be coming in on the 22nd and returning on the 29th.  The good news is that the 22nd was a very late flight, so we would be back in time to get him.  And if the dog didn't come (he isn't certain about those plans) then he could stay over at my grandmother's house until the next day when we would be there for lunch anyway.  Unfortunately his return flight is 6AM, which means leaving our house at 3:30.  I was not pleased, but it can be done.

Then came Tuesday.  He decided to change his arrival flight to earlier on the 22nd.  Well, no one can pick him up.  By this point I was beginning to be a little irritated.  As I pointed out to him, when one needs to rely upon others to make things work, one ought not to assume we are sitting around twiddling our thumbs waiting to serve him.  And still no definitely information on the dog.

So the in-laws are coming, although we aren't exactly sure how long they are staying.  Robert is coming for a week, and possibly a dog as well.  We have an idea where everyone will sleep, and I know we will be busy and enjoy each other's company.  I'm also grateful that by the 29th or 30th, it should all be done.  So while Christmas week might be crazy, we will have an entire week after before we go back to school.

At least we have a plan...sort of!