see my family more often

Parents were just here. It was wonderful to see them and to have them spend a little time with our daughter who is now 4 months old.

My mum and sister are living in a different country. I see them seldom and I am missing them a lot. I have to plan my vacations better in order to spend more time with them.

Call your parents : )
Go to Grandmas’ : )
At least email cousins
Make it to the weddings and baby showers
Make it to the Holidays
Send everybody cards for each occasion of whatever
Bring potluck

I can’t wait for Christmas this year – my whole family is going to be here! My brothers and all my nieces and nephews – I’m excited to see them all!

Mum and Dad stayed here last night which was fantastic. We went for a drive today through the trees and went to a pub on the waterfront for lunch. I’ve been feeling a little bit messy the last couple of days and a bit worried, but it was really nice to have them here.

I love seeing where I get all my little traits from when I’m around my parents. I get my opinionated side and impatience from my Dad, as well as my long toes and connection to nature. I’ve definately got my love of coffee and chocolate from my Mum, as well as my sensitivity to other people’s feelings. It’s always nice to see how I slot into my family, and despite the fact that I may not see them as much as I like that connection is always there.

I spoke to my Mum yesterday, and found out that the big family reunion that I’d been looking forward to is this weekend – and nobody bothered to tell me about it. I’ve been so upset about it. They mentioned it to be about 6 months ago and never bothered to remind me. They thought I’d be ‘too busy working’. If I had some warning I would have taken the weekend off! It has made me really upset, especially because it’s honouring the life of my great-grandmother and is a really big family reunion with relatives I probably haven’t even met before.

I know that I should make the effort to visit my family more often (and I’m going to try) but not being included in something like this really hurts.

Given my current schedule I don’t see a visit happening for another couple of months, but I’m making it a weekly habit to call my grandparents. It’s really nice :)

My little brother called me out of the blue the other night for a chat just because he was bored. I love it that we’re close enough that he can do that…..it’ll be great to see him again soon.

Mum and Dad stayed with us last night on their way to Tasmania for another month. Was wonderful to see them, but it just went too quickly. They bought me some beautiful jewellery for my birthday (my Mum has great taste) which feels extra nice to wear since they’re so far away at the moment.

I saw them all on the weekend when I went to pick up my car. It wasn’t long enough though! Mum and I both have birthdays coming up really soon, so I’m sure there will be some kind of family love-in for that :)