My Heroes

Written by Chelle on Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Hello Again! So sorry to have slipped away. I was off enjoying company with my Grandmother and Dad. We had such a lovely visit. It was marvelous.

I have to admit that this was the first visit (with any family really) that I did not feel like that shy, broken 7 year old girl I once was. I felt like an adult, with a family of my own. That I was sharing my world (which in fact I was). Did you ever feel that way with your parents/family? Like you finally were grown up?

We were so busy! We toured about Halifax with a vengeance the first few days. Then slowed our pace over the weekend, chilling out at home, watching the children play and chatting. My 86 year old Grandmother rocked the touring, playing and socializing! It was so fantastic to see her with the kids and enjoying our new home town!

The children were so lovely. Becca immediately ran to my Dad & Grandma and hugged them. Ethan a little shy at first, completely warmed up to both of them. He most of all, enjoyed performing for them. He would hide under blankets, dance, and chatter away. It was so beautiful watching him interact with them both. I do believe that Ethan is going to be a little lost today without them!

I miss my Dad and Grandma already. I had the opportunity to show off my newly found culinary skills, my crafts and share my world with them both. My Dad will be returning in the Fall for another visit, so I will have to hold out till then. Gosh, seeing my children with their Grandparents (and Great Grandmother!) brings me such joy. That connection to history and family is so amazing.

Now I have a mere week, to tidy up, play, reorganize and prepare for our trip to Maine! I am absoluting buzzing about that trip too. Life is grand.

Filed under Becca, Ethan, Maritimes Style, Mothers, vacation

20 Responses to “My Heroes”

The Laundress, on June 23rd, 2008 at 8:22 am Said:

Sounds and looks like a blast.

I’m happy you an the kids had fun

I had fun just reading about it!!!

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Nadine, on June 23rd, 2008 at 10:37 am Said:

That is so wonderful that the kids enjoyed their visit and them. I bet it blessed them more than you think.

Maine - nice. I’m sure you’ll have a fun time.

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Holly, on June 23rd, 2008 at 10:42 am Said:

I can’t wait to come! (oh and I’m glad your visit went well). I hope the kids do well. I hope it’s not so #@%$ hot. I hope, I hope . . .

Can’t wait to see you!

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Jerri Ann, on June 23rd, 2008 at 1:44 pm Said:

Hey, sounds like a lot of fun to me. I need a kick back weekend even though I did get one this past weekend, I simply want more more more.

Bethiclaus, on June 23rd, 2008 at 1:47 pm Said:

I have the same experience whenever my mom comes out. It’s like I’m not pretending to be a grown up anymore, I really am one. I can’t stand it when she leaves. It’s so hard to do it all without her around to help.

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Awesome Mom, on June 23rd, 2008 at 2:38 pm Said:

I am still trying to get past feeling like a kid when I am around my parents. It is not so bad now that I have kids but when I was in college and then when I was newly married it was tough going.

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Robina, on June 23rd, 2008 at 3:10 pm Said:

How wonderful that your kids got to see their great grandmother! And your grand mother looks so happy. I’m sure she loved being there with those little ones and getting to see them in action. I hope you get many more visits with her.

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Gail, on June 23rd, 2008 at 4:17 pm Said:

What a wonderful time! I love the photo of bedtime stories - isn’t that so how it should be? Becca looks totally involved in the story!

Much More Than A Mom, on June 23rd, 2008 at 5:56 pm Said:

What great pictures - you’re so lucky that your grandma could come!

Hey, have you noticed that the little dewey on your date stamp that goes around the number looks like a sperm?
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Much More Than A Mom, on June 23rd, 2008 at 5:57 pm Said:

and…you didn’t miss the I Buy Canadian blog party…goes yesterday until the 28th!

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Erin, on June 23rd, 2008 at 6:09 pm Said:

So glad that you had a good visit! Nothing beats time with family. Nothing

Cam, on June 23rd, 2008 at 6:17 pm Said:

Looks like a wonderful trip - have you heard of a site called grandparentgames.com. Its a great way to have your children, especially the young one who looks about the same age as my daughter, stay connected to your parents, grandparents! You both just need a web cam and voice connection and the site provides a bunch of wonderful educational simulations that keep the little ones entertained and the grandparents connected!

Helen Wright, on June 23rd, 2008 at 6:45 pm Said:

I so hope they enjoyed Halifax and you got to take them to some great places! Everyone looks like they’re having a great time. The pictures are awesome!

Sometimes it bothers me that Geordie is growing up without his grandparents around. He’s the exact opposite of me…I lived with my grandparents too close (right next door).
2 months from tomorrow my parents will be picking us up at the Halifax airport and Geordie will be running to them. Can’t wait!!! Doesn’t even bother me that I become second fiddle!

Maine…nice!!

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Michelle, on June 23rd, 2008 at 6:49 pm Said:

I’m so glad you had such a nice time with your dad and grandma! How nice for the kids to be able to see their great-grandmother too!

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shionge, on June 23rd, 2008 at 9:09 pm Said:

Way to go for great family bonding and your Grandma at 86? Me wanna be like her when I am 86 too hehhheh……

Yes, I feel so ‘grown-up’ when I am with my family coz now it is my turn to look after them which I enjoyed

Have fun pal!

Heather, on June 23rd, 2008 at 9:15 pm Said:

What a fun visit!

I’ve wished that my grandparents could have seen my kids. That would have been cool. (Maybe they have?)

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Amy, on June 23rd, 2008 at 10:07 pm Said:

Finally made it over to check out your blog… very nice. You sure do have some talent!
Glad you had a great visit with your dad and grandmother. Did you see any whales? I really hope you guys did.
Amazing pictures. Its so nice to see all the generations enjoying each others company.

Damselfly, on June 24th, 2008 at 6:14 pm Said:

Aw, everyone looks so happy! How nice to spend time with family.

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Devilish Southern Belle, on June 25th, 2008 at 4:24 am Said:

I am so glad you got to have such a great visit! As always, lovely photos

I still haven’t felt ‘all grown up’ around my parents yet. I wonder if that will ever happen?

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