First Guest

My mom became our first guest this past weekend, as we celebrated yet another bank holiday. (We have no idea why we had off on Monday....)

TJ was in the middle of two work trips - one to Edinburgh, the other to Israel, so he joined us for Mom's first night, and then went right back out to Heathrow.

We took mom to Indian food the first night. We chose to go back to this restaurant, (Noor Jahan) that we had been taken to during our visit in November, when we were still making the decision if we would move here. At that time, the restaurant seemed in the middle of this fun street - with lots of people out, and it was a great mix of interesting food with bustling atmosphere. A few weeks ago, we were out with the couple who took us there that night in November. We told them we planned on taking my mom there when she visited, but couldn't remember where it was. "Right down at the end of your street," they answered.

Just when I think I know where I am....



Noor Jahan did not disappoint and we may take many of you there when you come to visit!

So mom and I spent the weekend seeing as much of Chelsea as possible, and squeezing as many activities in as we could. We went to the theater (The Lady from Dubouque with Maggie Smith,) a few museums, (National Portrait Gallery, which has a great spot for cocktails or a cup of tea while enjoying the amazing view, and the Natural History Museum where we were the only adults in there without a small child,) the cinema, (Painted Veil) shopping, (Campden Market, Harvey Nichols, numerous shoe stores and Harrods,) and ate well - yum Wagamama's.

My mom was a trooper. She flew in on a red eye, walked for hours over London, and never mentioned being tired from jet lag once.

It somehow doesn't feel like home, until your mom (and dad) see it. Life is a bit blurry around the edges until you share it with those you love. They help bring it all into focus.

We have one down, we just need visits from Sparky, Kathy and my dad. We love you all.

Pictures from the weekend travels are here.