Well, Lisa will be taking off for Halifax bright and early Sunday morning; off to start her adventure at Dalhousie University. I am very happy for her; I suspect it will be some of the best times of her life. New experiences, learning, exploring the other side of our country, meeting new people...........it all sounds so exciting.
I've already adjusted to Derek being away; he's in 4th year now but none the less, it is sad to see your children leave the nest. He is studying in Singapore right now and although we miss him, again my enthusiasm for this great adventure of his far outweighs that. He is gaining invaluable life experiences, great business insight and unforgettable travel opportunities as well as meeting people from all over the world. I couldn't be more thrilled for him.
So, yes, I am sad that very soon, not one but two of my children will be gone from the nest but my excitement for them is greater than my sadness to see them go.
Look out Blakey, there is going to be a lot of attention thrust upon you.
Love my kids,
Abby
Friday 31 August 2012
Thursday 24 May 2012
Happy 10th/9th Anniversary to the Pressy Ladies
Last weekend marked the 10th year for my annual Pressy Lake trip with the ladies. It started with a group of 4 women, all with children at Cove Cliff, who enjoyed hiking together while the kids were in school. One of those hikers, Sheila, mentioned her cabin on Pressy Lake. We boldly said, "Could you invite us up there with you some time?" And that was all it took------the invitation was offered, accepted and the trip planned before you could blink an eye. Between the 4 of us we had 3 children in Grade 6, 1 in Grade 5, 3 in Grade 3, 3 in Grade 1, 1 in Kindergarten and 1 preschooler. So, it is not hard to conclude why we desperately needed a weekend away, just us moms........no kids; no husbands!
Thus started the Annual Pressy Weekend. Since Sheila teaches at Capilano University, we plan our weekend to be when her school year ends and she can get away, usually late April or early May. By the second year, 2 more moms jumped on board so there have been 6 "Pressy Ladies", as we call ourselves, for the past 9 years. These 2 both have girls who are my eldest son's age and 1 has another daughter 2 years older.......so, 15 offspring in all. The 6 of us fill the beds in the cabin and max out the space in Sheila's big SUV that she drives us up there in. It is the shortest 5 hour drive ever as we all catch up on eachother's lives, laugh, talk, nap, snack and read our way up there.
Pressy Lake is about 30 km from 70 Mile House in the beautiful Caribou country. It is peaceful, scenic and wonderful. We all take turns cooking meals and with everyone pitching in on dishes, it's a snap. We enjoy laughing, hiking, canoeing, reading, knitting, laughing, talking, napping, laughing.......you get the picture.
What started as a retreat from our young needy families has grown to much valued time with dear friends. Our kids are all older now, the demands at home are much less for most of us but this time away is still very cherished. Our friendships have been growing year after year and I hope to one day write about our 20th and maybe even 30th Anniversaries!
To the Pressy Ladies-------you are 5 of my dearest friends; Happy 10th/9th Anniversary!
Thus started the Annual Pressy Weekend. Since Sheila teaches at Capilano University, we plan our weekend to be when her school year ends and she can get away, usually late April or early May. By the second year, 2 more moms jumped on board so there have been 6 "Pressy Ladies", as we call ourselves, for the past 9 years. These 2 both have girls who are my eldest son's age and 1 has another daughter 2 years older.......so, 15 offspring in all. The 6 of us fill the beds in the cabin and max out the space in Sheila's big SUV that she drives us up there in. It is the shortest 5 hour drive ever as we all catch up on eachother's lives, laugh, talk, nap, snack and read our way up there.
Pressy Lake is about 30 km from 70 Mile House in the beautiful Caribou country. It is peaceful, scenic and wonderful. We all take turns cooking meals and with everyone pitching in on dishes, it's a snap. We enjoy laughing, hiking, canoeing, reading, knitting, laughing, talking, napping, laughing.......you get the picture.
What started as a retreat from our young needy families has grown to much valued time with dear friends. Our kids are all older now, the demands at home are much less for most of us but this time away is still very cherished. Our friendships have been growing year after year and I hope to one day write about our 20th and maybe even 30th Anniversaries!
To the Pressy Ladies-------you are 5 of my dearest friends; Happy 10th/9th Anniversary!
Thursday 2 February 2012
20 Years of Fun, Friendship and Fitness
There is nothing so cohesive as a group of women with a common goal. And for the ladies of the North Shore Thirty Something Women's Soccer League, that goal is fun, friendship and fitness. I attended a banquet last weekend, celebrating this league's 20th Anniversary. It was a thing to behold. The founder, Linda Sullivan, was there and how proud she must be. In 1992, seeing a need for an over 30 soccer league, she started one here on the North Shore. It was the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland. They pulled together enough people to start with 6 teams that year; many of whom still play today. Three years ago, as this group has all aged together, a new branch of the league opened up; the Over 45 Division. This is a completely optional division; you don't have to move there just because you turn 45. So this year, as the league celebrates it's 20th season, there are now 14 teams in the Over 30's and 4 teams in the Over 45's. It is so fantastic to be out there enjoying the great game of soccer with all of these women.
I have had the pleasure of playing in this league for the past 18 years and hope I am doing it 18 years from now. This is not an unreasonable goal as there are women that old and older still playing. It is also so great to see that there are now mothers and daughters playing soccer together on the same team; how cool is that!?
Soccer is a fun sport, a great form of fitness and the friendships I have formed with so many women over the last 18 years are irreplaceable. Thank you Linda!
I have had the pleasure of playing in this league for the past 18 years and hope I am doing it 18 years from now. This is not an unreasonable goal as there are women that old and older still playing. It is also so great to see that there are now mothers and daughters playing soccer together on the same team; how cool is that!?
Soccer is a fun sport, a great form of fitness and the friendships I have formed with so many women over the last 18 years are irreplaceable. Thank you Linda!
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