To anyone who has checked this space in the past month, I'm sorry. Real life seems to have a way of taking up a fair bit of time. It may sound boring to talk about illness again but that's life. Some years are like that. This time it was my daughter and her family who were affected. And so we have spent a fair bit of February in the company of our adorable (and exhausting) grandchildren. This post will be brief, as I pack my bag for another train trip tomorrow.
An observation about strollers: I have often heard people complain about the new strollers, how big they are and how much room they take up on public transit. Having spent some recent time pushing a stroller around, all I can say is.... have a heart. When you see someone pushing a stroller, that person has probably been up since five or six in the morning. They still have to get through suppertime and bedtime. Days with babies and toddlers are very long.
It was interesting to see how people reacted or didn't react when I was at a door or struggling to navigate stairs with my stroller. Many people rushed past without a glance. Others were so very kind, opening doors or helping to carry the stroller so I didn't have to bump up and down the stairs. I really appreciated their help. Also much appreciated has been the incredible support shown to Norah and her family. It is a gift to be surrounded by such goodness.
So back I go. It's been a whole week and I can't wait to see the kids again.
