Sydney got "special time" with Mommy. I did not think taking Jason would give me much time to visit & enjoy spending time with Nadine.
Yesterday Sydney & I went to Barrie to visit with Nadine, Drew & Adam. Next Thursday Nadine & the boys leave for Japan. Jeff, her husband, is already there getting things ready for them. Jeff works for Honda and got a 2 year contract in Japan (about 2 hours from Tokyo)- return date is November 2009. With busy schedules due to kids & stuff we have probably only averaged 1.5 visits over the last 3 years, but when your friend is moving halfway around the world for 2 years- saying goodbye means something totally different. The visit was somewhat changed because her oldest, Drew, was sick with strep throat but the youngest Adam is Sydney's age & her playmate did much to entertain her. He is completely a wild child. I watched in wonder to see if he was my future with Jason. When he wants (or doesn't want) something he will tune in or out as he pleases. I pray that she makes the 12-13 hour flight (thank goodness it is direct) with them alright & customs does not become an issue. Cooping a 3 & 5 year old up on a plane for over half a day & then force them to wait in a line to get through customs- doesn't that sound like a dream? Keep Nadine in your thoughts next Thursday & Friday.
On top of it being a fun day, Sydney did something to amuse & impress me. Amusement- we were going to Barrie for the visit, but she was convinced that we were going berry-picking. Impressed- she kicked on her back for more than 3 lengths of the hotel pool. Drew tried to beat her, but he is all about the kick & not about the propelling.
Dinner at the Hansen's- hotel living for a month, not so nice when you are living it apparently.
Sydney is in this picture, she is under the water! Yeah Sydney!!!
The Race
Jeff, I thought you might like a glance of your son's sportsmanship- when he couldn't beat her on his back- he flipped to his front & when that didn't work he turned around & swam back to the wall & thought that he won.
I am sure that you cannot wait until they arrive...hope to see you sometime in the next 2 years- what better time to vacation in Japan????
Jeff, I thought you might like a glance of your son's sportsmanship- when he couldn't beat her on his back- he flipped to his front & when that didn't work he turned around & swam back to the wall & thought that he won.
I am sure that you cannot wait until they arrive...hope to see you sometime in the next 2 years- what better time to vacation in Japan????
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