My dad just went on a ten minute rant about how he “can’t believe how people just steal umbrellas in this city” before work, which seems like such a crotchety old man thing to say

... amazing

did he complain about people not having respect like they used to too

I UNDERSTAND HIM THOUGH

umbrella theft was the only crime I was repeatedly a victim of while living in Japan and now I have an irrational hatred

I mean honestly he was a crotchety young man and probably a crotchety baby but he has grown into it well

Anyway, enjoying visiting with Dad and Pierre thus far (though not looking forward to the reaction to the mean(?) work mail I had to send last night--should stop putting that off)

Mom wants me to head down to see her Friday morning for the girls’ concert but that definitely means pushing through rush hour with the Biggest Bag to watch children sing...maybe not what’s going to happen

She also volunteered me and my brother to drive(!) into the city on Sunday before Christmas because she wants to see the places every tourist in the city will be and noooo thanks

Glad you're having a good visit so far <333