Win-Win

Can you believe that the concept of ‘Win-Win’ has a Wiki entry? Well, it does. It’s small. But it's there.

Here is win-win:

Justin’s parents (Mike and Nowell) live in Sydney. They want:

1. To see their grandchildren face to face, instead of on Skype. And to bond with and to get to re-know them (Primary reason)
2. To visit one of their offspring and offspring wife, and to give them a break (A close second)
3. To enjoy Christmas time in New York (a distant, distant third, I’d say)

Justin and Laurel live in New York. They want:

1. A break in the demands of parenthood (Laurel in particular -- who has the lion’s share)
2. A chance to walk down 5th Ave in crowds without a stroller
3. To go on a dinner date at a restaurant without asking about high-chairs
4. To go to a movie
5. To go to work guilt-free :) (Justin) or continue to study child-free (Laurel)
6. To go skating in Central Park without worrying if the kids are permanently *gone* in the crowds
7. Enjoy being with parents for the Christmas season in New York City

Now -- I’d call their visit, win-win.

Yes?

2 John V12: "Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete."

Laurel and Nowell at the Central Park Zoo. (Above)

The Boy discovers Static Electricity with Grandpa. (Above)

Laurel waving on the Wollman Rink in Central Park. (Above)

Love, Justin.

PS -- Now, a total win would be to have a White Christmas -- which is defined as an inch of snow covering the ground on Christmas morning. But Wiki tells me that that the: chances of a White Christmas are 10% in New York. Those are bad odds...