If we were having coffee, I would apologise for dropping in so late. After a tiring week, my weekend was filled with mommy events – plus my eldest daughter was using the space I normally use to type my blog posts. She is studying for her final exams and I wanted to give her the area to use. I cannot believe that she is almost done with her first year university – my baby girl is no longer a baby!
On Saturday I went prom dress shopping with my youngest daughter – another of my babies who is growing up. After finding a dress, we decided to look for the shoes next weekend as I was struggling – my energy was definitely flagging. I am hoping by next Saturday that the stores will have beautiful sandals available for her to choose from – though she would love to be able to wear her boots with her long evening dress 😀
Saturday evening was the highlight of the weekend. Our son is in Toronto for a few days and we had dinner together. It was like old times when he used to come over to dinner every weekend to spend time together. We caught up on one another’s lives and had a few laughs. It was definitely like old times! One day the girls will move on too and our dinners together will be what my husband and I will look forward to. This is the cycle of life and we are lucky that we have the gift of our children with us for so many years.
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that I am practising some of the choreography for my practical exam every day. Slowly I am starting to remember the steps. It is a lot to get into my brain – and to remember when I am teaching the people in front of me. Doing this practice, though, is making me active every day and it can’t be all that bad for me – it is definitely helping me get those steps in every day!
If we were having coffee, I would tell you that now I need to get ready for work. Have a wonderful week and we will chat next weekend.
What would you tell me if we were having coffee?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2019
(This post is linked to Eclectic Alli and the Weekend Coffee Share)
After this winter, heavy snow boots might go well with a formal prom dress 😉 Maybe exhausting, but it sounds like good family time.
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Exhausting but good Trent 😄
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If we were having coffee, I would tell you I am going to my volunteer job today with a nonprofit called Fashion & Compassion that works with women coming out of abusive situations, addiction and incarceration. I help the staff with database records and spreadsheets. I always look forward to working with these strong women. Also, there are lots of hugs to share.
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What a lovely thing that you do. I am sure they all appreciate your work and time.
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What a lovely chat over coffee that was. I hope you find the right sandals to go with the prom dress. This looks like a lovely blog hop to join.
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It is. And because you read everybody’s posts, you can get to know some interesting people.
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What a busy weekend – but filled with family, so all good, right? I would tell you that my wife and I had the most amazing hike, which I will be sharing soon – and that a great walk among incredible natural beauty does so much to reinvigorate me! Have a great week!
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I can believe that it does – especially as it gets a person away from the rat race.
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Some weeks are just exhausting. I hope you got some rest so you can start the week with some vim and vigor!
In China I’d often smile to see brides wearing sneakers or clunky boots with their gowns. I guess that’s the style and I’m a traditionalist.
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I don’t know if she will actually do it as her dad is a traditionalist and would love to see her wearing heeled sandals 😀
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A lovely post, Colline. You are fortunate to have had you children for so long. Mine will probably leave to study overseas when they finish school. They will not return I am sure.
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You are probably right. My husband and I are the ones who left South Africa so our children would not do. Though Canada is a big country and we cannot be sure they will be near us when they start working (as seen by our son who now lives across the country and is a 6 hour flight away). In the meantime, we enjoy what time we have with them.
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You had a busy weekend, busier than weekdays. 🙂
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My weekdays are just as busy 😄
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My son is home for 2 weeks from Uni.. great to have him around.. Have a great week.. 😉
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Those are always special moments, aren’t they? Enjoy your time with him.
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I should think that this is a time for enjoying one another and making memories as people grow up and begin to move on. The changes! Best wishes for your week! Enjoy!
P.S. We’re still waiting out the flooding river, as it is expected to slowly retreat during the next week or so. I’m wrapped up in NaPoWriMo month in my spare time.
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Be safe while the river is flooded – and happy writing 😀
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Thank you!
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Do take care of you this week. Enjoy the craziness.
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Thank you Antoinette. I am hoping to slip in some moments of rest 🙂
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Sounds like quite a bit of family time this weekend, Colline. Hope your youngest daughter finds the right shoes for her prom. Nice sandals sound like a good touch. Good luck for your exam.
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I hope so too. People are not wearing sandals yet as it is too cold and the shops do not yet have a lot of variety available.
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