CANADA DAY

Time to give thanks for the wonderful country in which we live and the freedom we all enjoy. Sometimes we have to pinch ourselves to believe it is all real. Another thing to be grateful for is our families and friends, and foremost, the little ones - the grandchildren, some are recent arrivals on Earth, all so pure and innocent, without prejudice that sometimes could creep into their lives as they are taught by others.
And if no one stops me I can't help but mention the grandchildren in our family. A few challenges along the way can be solved with patience and love. For example, three little ones, aged four(nearly five), three, and one half years for the youngest. Their parents did have a few problems learning their language (sometimes known as "Baby Talk)". But after a short time those clever grandchildren as well as their parents found a delightful compromise. All five of them are now bilingual in both these languages. Through love and understanding the young ones are realizing that it is better and more fun to speak English (grown-up talk) so they can converse with their friends at pre-school and Sunday School.
No doubt their parents are pretty nifty also. They never raise their voices to discipline them but speak in gentle tones of understanding and reasoning. Okay, they likely have to emit a quick "No" for emergencies, like keeping them safe in traffic. And the grandparents, one set of them requires three days of driving to visit them and then stay at Silver Star or other rental nearby to enjoy the pleasures they bring to us all. And they make great tourists for B.C. while they are here for their visit. The eldest one just graduated from Pre-School, complete with mortar board picture and smiles. Meanwhile, two of the children have diplomas for completing swimming lessons.
If I sound like I'm bragging, there may be a grain of truth to it. But perhaps I can be forgiven since raising the new generation has been known to be the best (and some may say challenging) job on Earth. But it is indeed beautiful to see them choose and live this lovely path.
Suzie-Q