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December 29, 2002

Back in NYC; Another Christmas Miracle

The trip to the airport at 5:30 in the morning was harrowing. We were in a time crunch. It didn't help that mom brought up the last time I took her to the airport and we were also in a crunch. She almost missed her flight but not quite. I ended up missing mine. The skycap outside said I was too late and had to go inside to check my luggage and get a new flight. Holy Hell! This could be really bad. Rhett would be waiting at the airport and it's his birthday. Lord, I was just kidding about wanting to make the Friday night funfest with Chad and Matt. Get me on that Plane!!! I wasn't actually late, the guy was an ass. I was close, it's true, but I knew when I was waiting in line that this guy was a jerk and was going to give me shit. I should have gone to the other one, but no...I gave him the benefit of the doubt. Did you do this on purpose mom??? I was determined not to completely panic. I got in the now huge line for the inside check-in. It seems that every boy scout troup and band go on a trip on the 26th. I was mentally planning out my potential options and frantically dialing my aunt Margaret who works at Continental. There wasn't much she could do, but if the worst happened perhaps I could score a pass for the President's club. The inside line, though three times as long, seemed to go much faster than the skycap's. The woman at the counter took great care of me and put me on a flight that would land less than an hour later than my original. The plane I took was huge. I got an aisle seat with its own video screen and remote console. I spent the trip playing video games and watching the movie Mr. Deeds. I called Rhett and left a message about the flight change before we took off. I even had a chance to pick up a last minute birthday present for my Primary Boyfriend that I thought was perfect for him.

This is one of the little ways that I know God takes good care of this daughter. I may never win the lottery, but I am definitely looked after. Who and I mean WHO? gets a flight for an hour later after missing your flight the day after Christmas? I guess I know the answer to that one. I do.

How many spankings, Mr. Butler?

So I landed at noon and Mr. Butler was waiting. I gave him his present and we waited for my luggage. When we got to the car he gave me one of my presents, a DVD version of "White Christmas". It's my favorite Christmas movie and I had yet to see it this year. The 26th was also Rhett's birthday. I'll let him tell you how old he is if he chooses. I will say he is younger than I and therefore, has to listen to me and do what I say. So he got Christmas and Birthday all at once but I did have presents specifically assigned to each event. His birthday wasn't as wild as I had hoped it would be. It is hard to have a Birthday so close to the holidays. I see that. Even if you're game to go, it can be hard to find the energy. Rhett wasn't too keen on getting his spankings either. Such a tough guy, but I am older and he has to do what I say and if you don't get your spankings the next year could be really tricky. Next year I may have to hire a big strong guy to do it for me though.

All in all, this has been a Christmas to remember for many reasons. Next is New Year's and then, finally, the Epiphany party and it's all done for another year. I will put away my new Christmas stuff (Still can't find my box of stuff in Texas.), remove my beautiful tree and get set for the tasks and adventures that await me in 2003. I wonder what my resolutions will be.

Posted by mermu at December 29, 2002 02:28 PM

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