Thursday, November 22, 2007



You know how some parents live their lives vicariously through their kids! Well I am living my life through my folks.


Here are my beloved parents enjoying themselves in Texas, on the gulf of Mexico. I miss them very much ,but I am so happy that they are able to travel and experience new and different things. The positive side is that they skip the cold Saskatchewan winter. Mom has been swimming in the ocean, and dad( who does not like water too much, unless it is a hot tub.) has become a beach bum. When my parents broke the news to my siblings and I that they were going to sell the house, buy a fifth wheel trailer and truck and head to warmer climates, I have to admit that I was a bit anxious. Okay a lot anxious. I call it separation anxiety. After a few weeks I finally had to come to terms that I would have to cut those apron strings and give my parents their independence. It has been an adjustment but things are okay. I am so happy for them. They deserve to be enjoying life. They have worked so hard and put many dollars towards the government pension. It's about time they cashed in. Good for you momma and daddy. I miss you so much but am so happy for you and love seeing the
photos. Like I said I am living my life through my parents.


8 comments:

ladybird39pm said...

We are having a hoot. Oat one time it was only a dream.

Carol said...

What a post, Wandi!
Congrats to your parents...maybe you can go visit them and be a beach bum for a week.

Jen said...

I LOVE that top picture. I'm printing it off to be framed for sure. :)

wandi said...

Great idea Jen. It is a cute one of them. It too gave me a giggle.

Muhd Imran said...

This is one fantastic golden years for sure.

Love for adventure, love to experience new things in life, love for each other. Awesome.

J. Andrew Lockhart said...

I wish I could have been with them! It's beautiful down there. I've been there a few times. Warmer, too. :)

Wanda said...

I want to be your Parents, Wandi!!
What lovely pictures of them! They do look so happy!

FRIDAY'S CHILD said...

Your parents seem to be one great parents. They look like they're enjoying themselves. It's good that you have prepared to cut those apron strings.