Elf Delivered Surprise Package

Out of an abundance of caution we didn’t get to visit with our family in central Virginia for Christmas. That meant that the grinch wrapped gifts wouldn’t be opened until we have another opportunity. Yesterday we got a call from the lobby that a package was just delivered. We had no idea what it was because we weren’t expecting anything. When my husband brought it in, it hadn’t come from ups or fedex - the box was labeled in large handwritten letters to us with our condo number only. Then we knew. Our daughter in law and grandson dropped it off on their way to Baltimore to visit her parents. It was a very sneaky thing to do and the person in the lobby was in on the secret. We are sorry we missed seeing them, but it was a very sweet thing to do. Inside we found lovely gifts - our favorite Petit Basque cheese and a gift basket of treats made in Lynchburg. And because our grandson started his first year at the University of Virginia, a baseball cap and winter hat with a pom pom, winter gloves and fleece jacket with the UVA Cavaliers logo were heartily appreciated. It was really thoughtful. So the holidays have come and gone. It was a very pleasant surprise. 

USPS Package Not Delivered

I always get nervous when a package is being sent via USPS. It was a surprise when I received notice from Amazon that this was the case - usually things are sent UPS. Our UPS guy is wonderful! However, since we moved to DC our mail has not been delivered every day, as the saying goes. We have sent a few complaints about non delivery. That was never the case in Milwaukee. And, I had a right to feel this way because the package that was supposed to arrive On the due date didn't. The reason given was the "business was closed." What business? Plus, we were home all day.  An email arrived late at night that stated we needed to either pick the package up or arrange another delivery date. I ignored it and decided to recheck the tracking system on line. The update said it was supposed to be delivered the next business day. But with the holiday Monday and the snowstorm on Tuesday my hopes faded again. Then our regular mail carrier arrived late in the afternoon and all was well. I really don't mind delays and mishaps when there is a good reason. But I really resent an inefficient system especially since we are not a business and we were at home - before the holiday and the storm.