at the back of my mind is a growing thought - canada, canada, canada.
we will be there soon.
as i am packing and labelling boxes, i am purposely keeping outfits out that the quatre terrors will be wearing in canada.
ca-na-da
can-a-da
soon!
i was mentioning to someone i barely know today that we would soon be on the plane - the day after we had done the walk through of our old flat. this person nodded and said, "oh, that will be nice and relaxing for you."
i stopped mid flow and wondered why the person thought that.
later, i was sending a quick email to a friend asking her about her recent cottage experience.
cottages are meant to be detoxes for adults, a step down in the pressure cookers of adult existences, but kids haven't received (or read?) the memo. there are still stairs to run, spider webs to crash into, events that demand "mummy! mummy! mummy!" and you know they will not stop calling you until you answer so why don't you be polite and respond soon, as you should? it's human nature to keep calling until you get a response.
kids don't GET that the cottage is down time because it is such an extremely exciting time for them.
speaking on behalf of every single parent out there, cottages aren't so relaxing, because it is just a change of location, often one that (rightfully so, it would be kind of creepy if it were) isn't as babyproofed as our regular home is.
it will be divine to see doug, penny and most members of the lyons pride, but seriously, i am under NO impressions that it will be EASY. having said that, charles is divine at sharing the looking after the little peeps duties and each year they have an increasing independence which is adorable and enjoyable.
i am putting photos in order tonight. don't i have a glamorous life?
Sorry to say you and your siblings may have to look after yourselves as mum and I will have grandchildren to attend to.
Regrets to some,Love to all...Dad
Posted by: Dad aka GDad Blake | June 23, 2009 at 01:51 AM
Hiya darling!
We are so looking forward to seeing you at the cottage and will try to help make your time there as relaxed as possible.
Much love, M xox
Posted by: Mo aka Maureen aka Grandmother aka Mum | June 23, 2009 at 02:11 AM
Why do you go back to Canada in the summertime? Why not in February, when you can enjoy the weather difference?
Posted by: JoeInVegas | June 24, 2009 at 10:54 PM