It seems like just yesterday Ayla and Colin headed off to Green Acres for the first time. Now they are old hands, at the commute (with music, windows down, not much talking in the morning but more in the afternoon) at the camp drop off routine (drop bags on picnic tables, say Hi to monitors, say bye to Auntie Tanya), and I am sure they will fall into more routines learnt from the years of going there. For me, the instant Mom role is comfortable, hectic and as always, it makes me appreciate how much energy "regular" Moms have. This year, more than others, Ayla's slowness in everything (unpacking, putting on sunscreen, putting on socks) was in high gear, such a contrast from me. I think, however, that tomorrow morning will be a bit quicker when I suggested that maybe she had to get up earlier tomorrow morning!
Ayla wants to go to Canada's Wonderland again, I am pushing hard for the Zoo. Maybe I'll win, maybe she will, or maybe we both will, depending on how much time we have. I have asked Uncle Ralph to try to teach Ayla how to bike ride. It should make for some good blogging, if nothing else!
Here we go again, another month with my niece and "nephew".
Posts
