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Thursday, July 9, 2026

Unexpected Trip

I would say that I was trying to get back into the groove again, but I'll be off again on Saturday, so I won't say that!

A while ago, daughter told me that sometime this summer Baby A's daycare was redoing the car park and the daycare would have to be closed for a week. She wasn't sure when but would give me more details when she knew. Perhaps either me or son-in-law's Mum would be able to babysit. On Monday of this week - yes, this week, they told her it would be closing on Friday!!! She asked whether I would be able to come out and babysit. If I wasn't able, she would make other arrangements. We already had plans to go camping with them for a couple of nights on the 17th and I talked it over with husband and he said to see if I could book a flight out and then he would drive out on the 16th (with oldest son who was planning on coming with us), we'd camp and then I could drive back with them. 

So, that's the plan!

I wasn't able to go tomorrow as I have another commitment, but I am flying out on Saturday. I'm really excited to get some one-on-one time with Baby A. The camping trip was going to be with son-in-law's family as well (his Mum, 2 brothers and 1 sister-in-law). With all her closer family around I wasn't sure how much time I'd get to spend with her. This way I'll be able to have some lovely time with her and just relax and take the camping trip as it comes. I'm really excited!

Today, was an early walk - another hot day - and catching up on housework. Nothing exciting. 



Bright sunlight on my morning walk



7 comments:

  1. What a lovely surprise foryou, I'm glad you were able to make the arrangements

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  2. Enjoy your time with baby A, they grow up so fast.

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  3. What a lovely surprise. It's splendid that you'll have time with A. Your daughter wasn't given much notice, was she? Bit naughty!

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  4. That all worked out well. However, the "some week we will close" is a ridiculous schedule nightmare for families. Who has people just on call? Will you fly into St Cloud or MSP then drive?

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  5. I hope you have a lovely time babysitting Baby A and spending some time with your daughter, too, with the family camping trip to follow. How wonderful!

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  6. How lovely to be able to spend some time with littlun. How old is she now?

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  7. Oh my goodness, so glad you could work it out! Enjoy our one on one and family vacation.

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