Update On Joanne
____________________________ A meeting place for the FRIAMILY of Joanne Daquano _____________________________Thursday, September 21
Thur Sept 21
We have just finished the hottest day of our stay so far. It was 40 degrees at the beach this afternoon and it was 35 degrees when we came out of the restaurant at 7:30 or so.
Today has been a day of no tears - the first one. For the first time in two weeks I feel like myself again and time doesn't have that surreal quality to it. I was thinking this morning that it feels like we have all eight feet on the ground. So I tossed out this nugget, "Would you guys mind if we headed home a little early?" The huge chorus of "YES!" truly surprised me.
After going over a scenario that would see us home by Friday (29th), I really got the feeling that this trip may have been more for me than for my beautiful children. Yes, they're beautiful, but they're still my children and I am the father. I needed to scold them, and calm them down, and tell them how to behave all day. Nothing in an unusual way, same old Mike on an adventure with his same old kids. They (especially Dean) love to push the limit and see what they can get away with ... and they have been doing so almost the whole time we've been away. I know that kids are resilient, I just never expected that my kids would have their resiliency tested.
I believe they've passed the test.
Now let's see what happens when we "get back to reality."
I'm beginning to think this blog may have now run its course. I will confer with the blog master upon my return and we will decide a final date for posting to it. Just like all of us, it will need closure too.
In the meantime, if you have something you've been waiting to say, please say it. There are still people listening.
Sunburnt and Ready to Come Home.
All my love,
Mike
Today has been a day of no tears - the first one. For the first time in two weeks I feel like myself again and time doesn't have that surreal quality to it. I was thinking this morning that it feels like we have all eight feet on the ground. So I tossed out this nugget, "Would you guys mind if we headed home a little early?" The huge chorus of "YES!" truly surprised me.
After going over a scenario that would see us home by Friday (29th), I really got the feeling that this trip may have been more for me than for my beautiful children. Yes, they're beautiful, but they're still my children and I am the father. I needed to scold them, and calm them down, and tell them how to behave all day. Nothing in an unusual way, same old Mike on an adventure with his same old kids. They (especially Dean) love to push the limit and see what they can get away with ... and they have been doing so almost the whole time we've been away. I know that kids are resilient, I just never expected that my kids would have their resiliency tested.
I believe they've passed the test.
Now let's see what happens when we "get back to reality."
I'm beginning to think this blog may have now run its course. I will confer with the blog master upon my return and we will decide a final date for posting to it. Just like all of us, it will need closure too.
In the meantime, if you have something you've been waiting to say, please say it. There are still people listening.
Sunburnt and Ready to Come Home.
All my love,
Mike
posted by Ted D # 10:25 PM 
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Mike, still reading...just don't check in quite as often as I did over the past month. Dylan, I'm going to Pinecone tomorrow to see if I can win that guitar. Dean, Nolan has his final tryout for select on Saturday...lets see if you rubbed off on him enough last year. Darcy, have you been practicing your 1, 2, 3s? Had a nice lunch today with Kay and my mom (visiting from Bobcaygeon). No snow on our driveways here....yet. Enjoy the rest of your trip.
....and just because I couldn't end without one:)
May God shield you on every step,
May He aid you on every path,
And may He hold you safe on every slope,
On every hill and on every plain;
On earth and on sea until you are home again.
....and just because I couldn't end without one:)
May God shield you on every step,
May He aid you on every path,
And may He hold you safe on every slope,
On every hill and on every plain;
On earth and on sea until you are home again.
# posted by 
: 11:34 PM
: 11:34 PM
Hi Mike, Dylan, Dean and Darcy,
We are so pleased you are coming home early. We have all missed you.
I have captured the BLOG in a word doc, just in case you decide to shut it down...it continues to be my shovel.
Love,Hugs & Kisses
Maxine, Jamie, Max and Ani
We are so pleased you are coming home early. We have all missed you.
I have captured the BLOG in a word doc, just in case you decide to shut it down...it continues to be my shovel.
Love,Hugs & Kisses
Maxine, Jamie, Max and Ani
# posted by : 7:13 AM
: 7:13 AM
Reading here has become my daily routine....email, my site and here. I understand that closure is imminent and that this means we will just have to be chums irl!!
My girls will be thrilled to hear that you will be home sooner than later, they miss Miss Darcy so! I know there are plans here for her *amongst giggles*.
Ciao for now and See You Soon
xoxoxo
Stefanie
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My girls will be thrilled to hear that you will be home sooner than later, they miss Miss Darcy so! I know there are plans here for her *amongst giggles*.
Ciao for now and See You Soon
xoxoxo
Stefanie
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