When Wendy Grew Up - 100 word missive

Gifts given by extended family to an older child or a young adult are often ill-suited to their current age.   In the eyes of grandparents, aunts and uncles we will always be the little girl or boy they recall from years gone by.  

Sometimes though, those gifts still manage to be just right.

As a young teen I received a book from my grandmother that did not match my age.  It was a beautifully illustrated copy of Peter Pan and Wendy.  It was not greatly appreciated when first received however it has become one of my most beloved possessions today.

Happy day

What a busy but great week this is turning into.  My girls are heading to the last day of school this morning, the last day of elementary for E.  It seems quite odd to think of her heading into junior high.

I will not be posting on Friday as it is Canada day and the day is always quite busy as I continue to set up for our annual BBQ and get ready to have some fun.  Canada Day has always been a very much loved day for me and even more so in the past 7 years.  

I’ve always enjoyed the fireworks and the general air of celebration, the music, friends and family.  Gifts had never been a part of our celebration but I received an absolutely wonderful one on Canada day in 2004.

A just a few hours old

Right on her due date A arrived in the early morning hours of July 1^st. The memory of nursing my newborn daughter while watching fireworks out the hospital window will be forever etched in my mind. The day has been made that much more special thanks to the arrival of my Canada day baby.

So on Friday I will once again say happy birthday not only to my country but to my darling girl. Gifts are definitely involved with the party these days.