It's been said at times that we were crazy having 3 kids in 3 years. It's been said that we were crazy deciding to put Danny through university while we have three young kids at home. It's been said that we were crazy selling and buying a house and moving ourselves all while putting Danny through university and having three young kids at home. So it's settled, apparently... we are crazy! But the craziest thing of all is about to happen...
Before I spill the secret, let's see if you can figure it out with some hints. First of all, we're crazy! Second, we're modifying this new house we're in to accommodate the temperature preferences of penguins and polar bears by putting in some heat pumps. Next, we're stocking up on wine and beer in preparation for the new changes. We're cleaning out a freezer in anticipation of all the extra icecream that will fill it. And finally, Danny and I are listing and picking out all of our favourite date locations!
Have you guessed yet??
As you know, I run the Sunday School program for my church. It's a program with between 80 and 100 kids, and I work very closely with the Wing Chaplain's Assistant to keep things running smoothly. Unfortunately for me (but good for her), she is retiring in a few short weeks. I have been preparing for her retirement for the last year, but have not been looking forward to losing her, especially since rumours were her position would not be filled.
And then one day I got a phone call... rumours had changed. Her position would be filled. By one Mrs. Helen Fillmore! My mom will be the new Wing Chaplain's Assistant. Here. In Greenwood!! Which means (for those of you who haven't figured it out yet), that my parents are moving back! And not just back. This is where the crazy part comes in... they're moving in with us!
My mom's new job officially starts on August 17. They still need to sell their house in New Brunswick, and my dad has to decide whether he will transfer to 14 Wing or just, finally, retire. Either way, he will be joining us in the near future, too!
We haven't told the kids yet. The girls are going to be so excited they wont know what to do with themselves. Actually, they'll know exactly what to do... they'll say, "Nanny... can we have some icrecream??" And Nanny will say "yes" of course. Then they'll say, "Nanny... can we stay up late and watch TV?" And Nanny will say "yes" of course. Then they'll say, "Nanny... can you buy us anything we want, whenever we want, and let us do whatever we want, even if mommy and daddy don't want us to?" And Nanny will say, "Of course!"
Even though craziness will ensue, and it will take some adjusting getting used to having my parents here all the time, we are really looking forward to having them here with us. Of course we will have to set some ground rules... Like, there's more than one way to correctly load a dishwasher, dad!! And that it's not okay to sneak the kids icrecream when we're not looking or we've specifically said no. But I think it'll all work out... and of course, I always have the golden rule to fall back on... "As long as you live under my roof, you have to follow my rules!"
So everyone welcome the Fillmores back to Greenwood... it's been a long 5 years without them!!!
