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Tuesday
Apr082008
Help from the children
April 8, 2008
Victoria!
We arrived this very evening, and the first thing I told my Superstar Husband is that if he ever said "Victoria Island" again, Canadians would surely mock him. Victoria is on Vancouver Island, confusing as that may be. Vancouver is on no island at all.
He questioned whether it would be right to mock him. Right or not right, there is simply no way to get rid of one of the true natural skills of the people of this nation. Mockery. In Canada, it's a civil right.
Here's a story, though, since my brain has left me, I'm supposing to nurture my unborn baby.
Before we left Sacramento, the kids were running around and I was cooking. I wasn't exactly sure of what they were doing, until they trooped into the kitchen with their new backpacks on, and YaYa held out two stuffed animals to me. "You're going to have to carry these bears," she said matter-of-factly.
Turns out they were "packing." The backpacks were all full of stuffed animals. Which is helpful, you know, when you wake up in the morning and need a cuddle, but might not be so helpful if you need some clothing. So I said, "Wellllll, we're not going to be bringing all of our stuffed animals with us. We'll probably need some clothes.
They pranced off. And the next morning when I went to get Kid A dressed, I found that all of the clothing in his drawer was gone! Vanished. Or actually, in his backpack.
I think that eventually they'll pick up some packing skillz. But for now- they need a little help.
We arrived this very evening, and the first thing I told my Superstar Husband is that if he ever said "Victoria Island" again, Canadians would surely mock him. Victoria is on Vancouver Island, confusing as that may be. Vancouver is on no island at all.
He questioned whether it would be right to mock him. Right or not right, there is simply no way to get rid of one of the true natural skills of the people of this nation. Mockery. In Canada, it's a civil right.
Here's a story, though, since my brain has left me, I'm supposing to nurture my unborn baby.
Before we left Sacramento, the kids were running around and I was cooking. I wasn't exactly sure of what they were doing, until they trooped into the kitchen with their new backpacks on, and YaYa held out two stuffed animals to me. "You're going to have to carry these bears," she said matter-of-factly.
Turns out they were "packing." The backpacks were all full of stuffed animals. Which is helpful, you know, when you wake up in the morning and need a cuddle, but might not be so helpful if you need some clothing. So I said, "Wellllll, we're not going to be bringing all of our stuffed animals with us. We'll probably need some clothes.
They pranced off. And the next morning when I went to get Kid A dressed, I found that all of the clothing in his drawer was gone! Vanished. Or actually, in his backpack.
I think that eventually they'll pick up some packing skillz. But for now- they need a little help.
Reader Comments (3)
Oooooh mocking. Our favorite national sport.
Just tell him that the dude got to name the island and the harbor/city after himself, but the Queen wanted a capital named after her.
Dude, I am such a nerd.
I love Vancouver. Such a great place to live.
"Oh Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy neighbors command." At least it's true for me. Rae Rae, would you please enjoy your country of bountiful creativity, stunning beauty and sensibly sensitive men for me please. Give your kids an extra dip in BC-ness so it soaks deep in their pores. Oh, and please only drink the loose leaf tea, unless of course it is your dear PG Tips.
Hey Rae! Not sure how long you will be in Victoria for but do you know that Asta is there??? Facebook/e-mail me if you want her phone number and I can toss it your way. Hopefully we can hook up when you come up this way. xoxoxo