BATES!!!! Day 1

It's the girls last day of school, my second last day of school, and the first day of the sweetest reunion, three years in the making! Welcome Suzanne, Anna and Ben, we are so so so glad that you're here!

The reunion took place in the street because I was coming back from walking the dog, and Suzanne, Anna and Ben jumped out of the car to hug me, and then my girls came running down the street. Is was pretty darn awesome!

Not being able to see family in the United States because of Covid has been the hardest part of Covid. For me at least! We could have gotten together last summer, but travel restrictions were still pretty high, and by the time we knew it was possible, we'd both already made plans. I can't remember exactly when the quarantining rules changed, but you were supposed to quarantine for two weeks after travelling to the U.S. or those entering Canada had to stay in a quarantine hotel for two weeks before being fully allowed in. It seems like forever ago in a different crazy time. Big sigh! But that's the past, and the visiting with Suzanne is now!