Day 291-298...Andrew is now Twenty Three and let the packing begin.

Day 291-298....Andrew is now Twenty Three and let the packing begin.

3 Girls and 4 Suitcases.

Seeing as how Alison hasn’t slept on her bedframe for weeks I decided that we might as well take it apart so that it’s one less thing to deal with later. And so Jen and I dismantled it quickly and effortlessly this morning. We also took apart Ali’s bedside table and I packed up our one and only bookcase.

I know it may seem a bit early but I feel that it really doesn’t matter if we live in bare bones and boxes for a wee whiley because that’s better than trying to rush everything on moving-day.

I have that box-van booked but Vera had suggested getting a quote from the guy who moved her daughter into her apartment recently. So I enquired but he seemed to think that it would take four hours and that would be his minimum charge. Me, I think it’ll take half that and so I’m sticking with the self-drive version for now. I was getting myself into a wee paddy about driving said box-van because it’s years since I’ve driven over here and I have never driven a box-van before.

But, having had a discussion (that’s mildly putting it) with my dearest other half, about the power of positive thinking, I realised that I wasn’t walking my own talk by fearing for what my moving day would bring with me driving. I am going to have the perfect, effortless moving-day ever-right?

Andrew came over with lots of large boxes, yesterday and so I have reformed a couple and think that we will not need to worry about fitting everything in them. Janice has also given me some, so with them added to the ones I kept from things we bought, we will be hunky dory.

My boy turned 23 years old this past Thursday and I am so proud of the great guy that faces me when I open my door to him. He came over for lunch and we went for a wee post-lunch walk before skyping with Bill. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon spending it with three of your four favourite people.

It’s been incredibly humid and we have had more rain than I remember Toronto getting when I lived here before. It’s a bit like Florida rain in that sometimes it pours for a short time and then goes off but on other days, it’s rained the whole day…and night.

At least it still feels warm whilst you are getting wet. I collected Ali’ one day from work because she had gone with just a t-shirt on but the brolly simply kept our heads dry and the rest of us was soaked by the time we giggled our way home. At least I tried.

I went for a walk with JR on Sunday and I am sad to report that it looks like her place has sold (unlike Mountcastle) and so I will not be its next owner. I was happy for her but a tad disappointed for me but I must be meant for something even better suited to me.

Alison was at a sleepover last night and they had a pool> you can guess what she’d now like our new home to have. We did actually see one for sale a few weeks back which we could afford so who knows-she may get her wish.

Positive thoughts towards Mountcastle selling to a lovely family would be greatly appreciated.

Ross was in fine fettle yesterday and we spent some more time in his little garden. He was settled and happy with his time there, which is great to see and this past week-no falls to report or at least none that have left any visible bruising. I am hoping to see Mary again before I head home but she’s a busy lady.

I took the girls for lunch yesterday to a little Italian place on the corner which has lovely food. I have been with Mary and Ross a couple of times but the girls hadn’t eaten there. It was a surprise treat for Ali’ who sat her final exam yesterday morning. She has been keen to try the place all year so I felt she deserved a wee reward for doing so well at school. The food was yummy but I needed to go for a nap when we got home because pasta at lunch just robs me of energy. (Any excuse for a nap)

My diary is filling up with clients and coffee/chats and if anyone is reading this who wants to get together or an appointment for Reiki-GET YER SKATES ON because my spaces are diminishing-lol.

Also, keep spreading the word re the Mindfulness workshop on Aug 15^th and the Bach Level 1 courses. Spaces for both still available but if it’s like last year, the workshop will book up in the last few weeks. But, it will be lovely so come along and bring a friend.

Right-think I will go back to my boxes. I thought I’d share pic’s of our back garden. Yes, I know that the grass needs cut…again.

Much love till next week,

Lxxx