Robin and I were married young and for some reason we were in a hurry to get it done. I actually know the reason but that is another blog for another time. Needless to say that in our selfishness we did not really give family a chance to attend any wedding. I regret that now more than anything, but regret doesn't change anything.
So when the time came for Robin to actually meet some family, she took it very seriously. I just didn't see what all the fuss was about.
You see we were going to meet the Kramer's. My aunt Peggy, my Dad's older sister, had arranged a little back yard BBQ for the occasion.
You have to understand that the Kramer's are a great bunch to have as Family. Always great to be around, never feeling judged, just glad to be family. Well that's the way I see it. We have had a few reunions over the years and it doesn't matter how long its been we just pick up the conversation as if it were yesterday.
Robin was stessing about the situation I was trying my best to put her at ease. To no avail.
She tried on several outfits and demanded she look her absolute best for the occasion. She was very nervous as we drove out to my Aunt's. Fussing over every detail.
we arrived and got out of the car, you could hear the laughfter in the back yard and see Robin physically tense in the anticipation.
We enter the yard and this is what we are confronted with.
My Aunt Peggy is wearing a t-shirt that says "Will Work for Beer".
you could see the tension instantly fade from Robin.
You see these were Robin's kind of people. Apparently her Dad's side of the family is very simular.
so needless to say the meeting went well. Robin was instantly accepted as family and we have never looked back. We look forward to the Kramer get togethes, knowing they will always be fun and welcoming.
