More than ever I am just so looking forward to our family being together again as it has been too long since the last time....I am big on family and I have seen over the years how families grow separated and can be destroyed over huge distances apart. Families are relationships that have to be worked on, just like friendships and at times it can be hard work but most times it is easy and very well worth it.
So late last week I went to our post box and there was our invitation waiting for us....
When Johan came home he had a good read of it noting the time as well as where it will be held....scrutinized the map, LOL and then we sat and worked out our 'game plan'. You have to understand that this is an exercise that needs planning - cos we are not 'peoples' with normal lives - HAHA. Listed on the back of the map are a number of places to stay in and around Parys for those that want to stay over, however we haven't even considered it as an option - not only because we can't afford to stay over (even in the cheap places), but because we have other responsibilities here at home. So we worked out that if the wedding is at 3 - which it is - then we need to leave home at about 11.30, or at the very latest 12 midday. It's at least a 2 hour drive from home to Parys if we take the N1 - which we probably will, even though it means all those extra tolls, GRRRRR.... and then it's maybe an extra half hour further on through Parys to the wedding venue. We don't want to arrive late though and would rather have time when we arrive to powder our noses - HAHA - before we find a seat. Leaving at that time of the day means that we will be feeding our brood a midday snack - which they will love - rather than an evening meal....missing out on that will leave them sorely disappointed, because as you know, animals are creatures of habit and if they know that they usually get fed at a certain time, then beside the fact that they had an early munch, guaranteed they will be waiting expectantly. So once we are seated, and expectantly waiting to see the bride walk in on the arm of her dad, we anticipate the ceremony may be over an hour or so after that (making it 4 pm). The reception is is at the venue, so I guess they will do photo's until just before dark before starting with that (maybe 6 pm by now).....then comes food - I hope - because by then I will be starving (Oh yes and my mum said we will have to eat our lunchtime 'sarmies' in the car on the way to the wedding so we don't have to stop along the way - I must remember to pack Johan's pelican bib - family joke - in case he messes), and speeches. We may just get in a dance or two before we have to start making our way back home again, at about 21.30 / 22.00....which will leave me a few hours sleep before starting my morning chores, because after all life goes on and the exciting and even the unexpected fit in to the rest of our lives, like a key in a keyhole...
NiQi is feeling pressured as she wants to look for an outfit to wear. Given that she has lost 5 kg in the last 2 months, she wants something that will fit and not hang like a rag, and it must keep her warm so she doesn't get sick, and (goodness another 'and'), she has a hospital stay coming up in just over a week, so there is very little time!!!!
Aaaah, such excitement I can hardly wait....
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