Happy/Terrifying Wake Up Call

I was in the middle of having a very pleasant dream when my phone rang. Like usual, poor Indy almost jumped out of bed. I looked over and saw it was 4:30. I automatically knew it was someone from my family because they’re the only ones who don’t remember that time zones exists.

I answered and heard my mother on the other end of the line. At first I didn’t recognize her voice because I’ve gotten used to hearing her yell at me over the phone. This is the first time that she’s called in a non angry manner since their unexpected move. She said hi then stayed quiet for about two minutes. I was about to start dozing off when she said they were going on vacation later this week. Since she didn’t elaborate on it, I asked her where they were vacationing to. She stayed quiet for another minute or two and said LA right as I was drifting off to LaLa Land. I sat up when I heard this because I didn’t think I heard right. She stayed quiet again but this time I didn’t start dozing off. I asked her where they were going to stay and she said they weren’t sure yet. Another minute of silence. I knew I was probably going to regret saying it, but I asked if they wanted to stay at our place since we have a guest room. She said she was going to ask my dad and call back later. After about three minutes of silence (for a minute I thought she was asking my dad) she said goodbye and hung up.

As awkward as that conversation was, I was glad that (for once) she hadn’t called to yell at me and tell me how horrible of a daughter I am. I don’t know yet if they are staying here or how long they are staying yet. I’m trying to keep myself busy so I don’t really think about it much.

My parents coming to visit would be a really big step towards improving our fragile relationship. Hell, my mom’s non angry phone call was a big step. I’m really happy, excited, nervous, terrified, and nauseous at the same time just thinking about them coming to visit. Indy’s not nervous at all, and I’m completely jealous that I can’t feel the same way.