Can you believe it? My mom and Steve came to Switzerland. Probably one of the most exciting times of my life. I was so anxious at the airport that Andy was like Kenzie STOP, we will find them. I just couldn't wait to show off our new city. I also couldn't wait to just feel at home.
I took for granted all the years of my life where I always had people at any moment to be with. Moving to a foreign country has been the toughest experience of my life. There are moments where you feel so out of place you just want to hibernate and never come out. Having your mom here means all that fades away. I can be me. I don't have to fake smile or pretend to like something. My mom knows me best. It is 2 weeks of JOY. 2 weeks of never finding myself lonely or sad. 2 weeks of conversation whenever I want it. Boy is it lovely.
Of course I get extremely sick when they get here. I am 14 weeks pregnant and it has nothing to do with baby symptoms. I got a terrible cold-flu. I woke up Sunday night, throat almost closed and threw up a fun amount of times. Well the catch is we were supposed to leave for Salzburg at 6:45 in the morning. All of this happened at 3 am. What is great about being pregnant and being sick is that there really is not a lot of drugs you can take. Tylenol becomes your best friend. I used to laugh at Tylenol. It never did anything for me. Now it is my savior. I laid on the couch and prayed for healing. I prayed so hard because it is not everyday my mom is in Switzerland. I thought to myself if I just made it on the 6 hour train ride there I could sleep in the hotel till I felt better. I knew if I stayed in Basel I would have regretted it till the end of time. I can honestly say I can't recall ever feeling as sick as I did then. I got up and we were off to Salzburg.
Next Blog about Salzburg. Back to where I was. My mom just brought me green tea. This is what mothers do. If only Andy were a woman.... I need to take notes on how to be a great mom one day. Sometimes I think selfishness might get in the way. What if I don't want to make my daughter green tea? Oh well we will cross that bridge when we get there.
Talk about 2 people that don't complain at all. Steve and my mom came here with zero expectations and went with the flow the whole time. I am not just saying this because it is my mom but seriously it was the easiest 2 weeks ever. The answer was always we can do whatever. My mom and Steve always cleaned our house and made sure everything was perfect. I would be getting very emotional writing this blog but Andy and I go home to the States on Friday for a month. I don't really have to say goodbye to my mom. YIPEE!!! I feel blessed.
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