Of My Kids

I’m just needing to put a few thoughts down. This will be oozing with pride and love a little...I missed my kids these holidays. They went to the Gold Coast with their mum and her parents. As they always do. Actually, whilst I miss playing and exploring places like the Gold Coast with them, I grew to absolutely loathe spending any time with the grandparents. There are many tales which I won’t share in this forum. Suffices to say, I’m a whole lot happier these days!Anyway, I have been thoroughly enjoying their company this weekend.I collect them from the other side of Auckland on a Friday night, and on the ride home we discuss what we’re going to eat. It’s usually McDonalds due to the fabulousness of their Happy Meals, but I managed to negotiate Fish And Chips courtesy of Kiwiana in Kingsland.They had a lot to tell me about. Their fun at the markets, the theme parks. A particular favorite was the Roadrunner Rollercoaster. I loved reading their travel journals.And a highlight? They brought me back chocolate-covered Macadamia nuts. It is SO good to see them starting to think about others. Brilliant.This morning was soccer as per usual, and then on to my parents for lunch. This is a good opportunity for me to step back and let them interact with their paternal grandparents on their own terms. They are growing up so well. They created fun. They initiated conversation.Then, they decided they wanted to help with preparing dinner for tonight. Miss 5 usually helps, but I also had help and interest, surprisingly, from Master 8.We had such fun. And what we're making? Here it is:I am a fortunate man.- S