Vacationing with Owen is usually work. A lot of work. Even in my previous life, when we were a more traditional mom-and-dad family, I found it was just like being at home, but worse. No resources, no routine, no helpers. So this time, I decided to do something different.
Carsten and the boys and I shared a cottage with our dear friends, Vivien and Sheldon, at the end of the summer. They have 3 children, one of whom is Angus’ classmate, plus two younger boys. Needless to say, we had a full house. To provide some relief, I asked one of Owen’s caregivers, Jamie, to join us for a couple of days.
The week had a delightful, warm air of easiness, community, friendship and lightheartedness. We laughed. A lot. And co-existed together in a jumble of rowdy kids and delicious food and great music. And Owen! He didn’t cry once. Didn’t even pull ‘sad-face’ (I’ll post one sometime. It will break your heart.). He loved (I think) the commotion and the many helping hands. I did too.
me, at the old red hen (last day)
A small handful of photos from our trip – click to enlarge:
Wow! I am just plain jealous. Way to go…both for you and Owen.
Stunning photography!!!
I’m so glad to hear it went so well.
Sounds like it made a huge difference having Jamie there. I just find it really hard to budget a worker into vacations.
I’m really glad to have an update on you guys. Thanks!
It looks like you guys had a blast! Where was the cottage? It looks like an amazing place.
Wow! Jennifer. Looks like a happy vacation that will be remembered for a long time. Lake Huron?
I really, really recognize Angus’ expression – the usual one- from you!
Love it!
Thank you everyone, for your comments :)
The cottage is just outside Thornbury, which is just outside Collingwood. Georgian Bay, for you out-of-towners. It’s a rental I found on the web (http://therafters.ca) but turns out it’s for sale. Not sure if the new owners will continue to rent it out…
What a wonderful spot to recharge! Beautiful pics…
Happy for you!
awesome
What a way to refresh everyone’s batteries. I hope you get to continue going to the cottage next year.
Cathy