A family in Progress

To all those deserving dad’s out there. I hope your day was filled with special moments and memories.

Last night Gord and I were sitting in bed talking, and he just looked at me and said - ya, I had a really nice day. That brought a smile to my face, as that was all I really wanted, for both Gord and Myle’s to have a day that was happy and special.

I got up with Myles yesterday morning and did some cleaning. About 10:30, I sent Myles in - armed with two cards to wake daddy up. Myles jumped on him and gave him his cards which also included wine delivered to our house every month for a year, and a gift card for Canadian Tire. A place I can NEVER seem to get Gord out of. We met up with Gord’s parents and brothers for a buffet brunch. It was super yummy and Myles loved the ice cream!!!

After brunch we headed out to a greenery and picked up some flowers to add to our little garden as well and a huge plant that we scored an awesome deal on.

I couldn’t help but laugh at Gord’s mom who was *helping* me pick out flowers to make a hanging basket before we found our awesome deal. I don’t have a green thumb in the least, so asking my opinion was like asking a worm how much he liked the sun. One of my favorite moments tho from the garden center was the little bit of time that Myles spent with Gord’s dad. There was a space that was beautifully laid out with a bridge, water and flowers everywhere. Myles and Gord’s dad were kneeling down on the bridge watching the water. I’ll have to ask my MIL later for the pictures to add in, it was such a beautiful moment.

One the way back we stopped at the cemetery left flowers for my grandfather who passed just before Xmas. Myles placed the flowers in the little vase we left when we had taken flowers for grandma on Mother’s Day, while saying Happy Father’s day Grandpa. I’m sure my dad and step mom have been out there as well, being as there is a beautiful little set up for planted flowers now.

Speaking of my dad - I did manage to muster up the courage to say Happy Father’s day. Last year at this time we were knee deep in an argument and I had chosen not to acknowledge him or the day. Although our conversations are still a little hesitant and reserved, I could hear in his voice how appreciative he was to hear from both Myles and I.

I know I enjoyed spending the day with family, and it was so nice to know that Gord’s day was special as well.

On another note Saturday we decided to go to our local Multicultural festival for dinner. As we were approaching the festival, I jokingly said to Myles do you want to go jump in the bouncy thing? I knew his answer would be no…..he hates rides, those inflatable bouncy things and even simple train rides. As we got closer I said Are you SURE you don’t want to go bounce?? Imagine my surprise when he said ya…I do. So, he did….and he LOVED it….

I dunno if this is progress within our suspicions, as this is also one of his traits that had us concerned. Or if he is just getting braver with his age. None the less, for us this was a big moment, watching him laugh, take and chance and have fun!!! I can hardly wait for the CNE this year - we just might see some action from him.

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