Underneath a Panther's Black Fur
In a Big Metal Bird
Published on February 22, 2005 By Pantherchic In Home & Family
I am so excited. Friday morningme, my aunt, and my mom are all getting on a plane and flying up to Salt Lake City, Utah to see our family. They all live in Ogden, but the closest airport is SLC.

My grandpa has been sick lately so we are taking an all girl trek. My grandpa is my aunt's dad, my mom's step-dad, and (duh) my grandpa. I guess that my great grandma hasn't been in the best of health lately either. Those are the not so happy reasons that we are headed out. The good reasons are to see the family. I haven't seen some of my family in years. I saw my grandparents briefly when they were in town for my wedding, and one of my aunt's for literally two minutes at the wedding, but thats about it.

It is going to be a normal dysfunctional visit though. One of my aunt's is basically sabotaging the family. Saying stuff that isn't true, trying to be the center of attention, and then playing the innocent. My aunt doesn't want anything to do with her. My mom will see her on my mom's terms. I don't really have an opinion yet.
One of my cousins is pregnant. She decided to spring the good news on everyone at Christmas. She is 18, living with her boyfriend and couldn't understand why everyone wasnt more excited for her. I am happy for her if she is happy. It bums me out that I wont be the first to give my grandma a great grandchild but thats ok. Ill get over it.

The only thing that matters is that I am excited to be going on vacation for a few days. Hopefully it wont be too bad.

Comments
on Feb 26, 2005
I don't know too many people that would be excited to go to Utah! Visiting family does have good and bad feelings, but it sounds like you are happy to spend time with you Mother and Aunt. Girl time is very important, and girl time with your Mom is extremely important! Have fun!