Ladies' Night
For the past 2 years, the neighborhood ladies (we call ourselves "Stratford Wives") get together for an evening of fun, great food and good company. The setting is very comfortable, filled with warmth and great smells of home cooking or decadent desserts. I always look forward to them to catch up with other neighbors and share stories.
Last night, we had our first ladies' night. Almost everyone made it. Since this is the first one of the new year, we always plan out the annual neighborhood block parties in this meeting. We usually decide on a date and brainstorm ideas for other get togethers. It was a different night than what we had in the past. We celebrated Shirley's 1st prize win in the local literary writing competition for "Mother's Pulpit". Shirley was not present last night and we missed her. We also celebrated Priya's return from India and enjoyed the stories of her 6 week vacation at home. I can't help to think how much I will miss her when she moves to Texas this summer. Hope is celebrating one of her milestone birthdays on an 11-day Bahama cruise with her sisters. I wish I was there with them.
The slumming economy has affected our small neighborhood this year and we all decided that it was best to keep things simple. The backyard parties which debuted last year was put on hold temporarily and we're keeping the annual block party for the summer. It was a better choice for the kids whom enjoy playing in the cudesac while the adults chatter away and still be able to keep an eye on the mischievous ones. There's also talk about Sandi's retirement starting and possibly moving out of the neighborhood to be closer to her family.
As I reflect upon the night, I have mixed emotions about this particular ladies' night. While we have much to be thankful for, I am saddened that this may be a turning point for most of the ladies here. They have become my second family.
Last night, we had our first ladies' night. Almost everyone made it. Since this is the first one of the new year, we always plan out the annual neighborhood block parties in this meeting. We usually decide on a date and brainstorm ideas for other get togethers. It was a different night than what we had in the past. We celebrated Shirley's 1st prize win in the local literary writing competition for "Mother's Pulpit". Shirley was not present last night and we missed her. We also celebrated Priya's return from India and enjoyed the stories of her 6 week vacation at home. I can't help to think how much I will miss her when she moves to Texas this summer. Hope is celebrating one of her milestone birthdays on an 11-day Bahama cruise with her sisters. I wish I was there with them.
The slumming economy has affected our small neighborhood this year and we all decided that it was best to keep things simple. The backyard parties which debuted last year was put on hold temporarily and we're keeping the annual block party for the summer. It was a better choice for the kids whom enjoy playing in the cudesac while the adults chatter away and still be able to keep an eye on the mischievous ones. There's also talk about Sandi's retirement starting and possibly moving out of the neighborhood to be closer to her family.
As I reflect upon the night, I have mixed emotions about this particular ladies' night. While we have much to be thankful for, I am saddened that this may be a turning point for most of the ladies here. They have become my second family.
posted by C.P. at 6:52 AM
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