“Family is the most important thing in the world.” – Princess Diana
A fitting one for me today, thanks Spidey!
The last 2 months have been a fun, crazy, exciting, yet tiring time, as my in-laws have been out of the country.
It’s been like being our own little family of 4, with no other commitments to anyone else. Usually, we go to them every day, eat with them at least 5 times a week, and they help me with my children, picking them up from school as I stay later, to do my planning.
But for two months, it has been different. No rushing to other places, being able to get home straight from work, eating what we please, running plans past anyone…
Though it has been tough too. I pay through the teeth for extra after-school care for the kids, I can’t spend as long as I need at school, instead rushing home to make sure they are fed.
My mother-in-law is an angel though. She cooked kid friendly curries, and froze them in portion pots so I could at least make kids food quickly after school!
But tonight they are back!
Much as I love my total independence, I miss them far too much for them to be gone any longer! It’s not just for selfish reasons. Yes, our routine will get back to normal, and I will get lots of help, but also I will get my second mother back, so there is someone there to talk to, ask advice of, and the kids get their grandparents back too!
Family is so important, your own, as well as your in-laws, after all, they are the ones that made your ‘other half’! I know, without our families behind us, we would be nothing.
Happy Sunday Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 18, 2016 @ 22:35:46
Happy thought! 🙂
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Apr 18, 2016 @ 01:55:32
Absolutely, family is everything.
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Apr 18, 2016 @ 06:52:46
Amen to that!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 23:34:35
Reblogged this on unstilledheart.
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Apr 18, 2016 @ 06:52:05
Thank you 😊
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 21:38:28
Family is a blessing! Well most of mine anyway! They’ve helped me so much after my accident and other times. They help me with my son A LOT!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 22:11:28
A support network like no other Lisa! 💖💖
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 19:54:09
What beautiful thoughts you hold and spread..yes family is everything
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 22:08:49
Thank you 😊 you spread what you were taught, and this is what my parents taught me! 😊
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 18:55:50
I agree with you totally. Family is so very important and I am happy that you have your in-laws back 🙂
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 18:56:40
Well the flight arrived half an hour ago so they’ll be back soon!
I have missed them!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 18:57:34
I am sure there will be big smiles and hugs all around 🙂
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 18:58:41
By the time they get back here the kids will be in bed so we will see them after school tomorrow but the kids can’t wait!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 19:02:22
That is lovely, and I am sure the grandparents can’t wait either! 🙂
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 19:15:52
They always live going ‘back home’ but they miss all their children too much! This was the first time they did 2 months!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 19:21:48
It is a long time though, maybe too long! 🙂
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 22:06:01
6 weeks was the max before, but this time the bookings just feel, this way. We’ve just come back from seeing them. Good to have them home!!!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 13:29:52
Lovely candid post Ritu. So true about in laws! Have a great family time this weekend😀
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 13:52:21
Thank you! !! 😊😊😊
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 10:19:29
I know what you mean, sis! For some time, it is really relaxing to just go your own ways. But I think you can only enjoy it because you know that it is not forever, right?
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 11:32:15
So true sis, I would not be as relaxed if it was forever!!!
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 12:08:33
See, that is why everybody loves you! 💖
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 12:44:13
Lol! Thank you sis!!! Maybe not everyone!!! 😊
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 14:10:18
But for sure 99% 😁
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 17:16:19
Biased… I always tell you!!! 😂😘😊
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 20:22:08
Only a tiny little bit 😁😁😁
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Apr 17, 2016 @ 22:09:07
😘😘😘😘😘
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