Well the Baker family have left the country. We spent an evening together the night before the inevitable departure. We orderered pizza for dinner and had a 2 hour blackout - so we ate in candle light. Adam and Julia dropped in (Simon's bro and wife) which was great fun. We also had a visit by Simons sisters (Carlie and Alycia). Janine was a bit emotional - but I guess it is a big move. She has been living at mums for the past month.
On the day they flew out was very sad. Especially the innocence of a sweet 4 year old. The last thing I saw was Charlotte turning from the departure doors with her little dolly in her hand with a big smile and loud voice she sang out "goodbye everyone". Then I cried (just a little). Then I walked away with Jim and Phil holding my hands and we proceeded to the bar for a drink - a scotch for Phil and Jim and champagne for me.... It definately helped.
Apparantly Charlotte was very good and slept the whole 9 hours on the place which I am sure was a relief for mum and Janine.
Mum also went with them and is plannign to stay in Honkers for 1 month. Upon arrival she sounded really excited and says Hong Kong is a great place. I'm just so pleased mum gets to see another country.
Simon is now back at work, so Janine and mum are doing things on their own - it sounds like they are managing getting around on the public transport and finding nice little places to eat.
On the day they flew out was very sad. Especially the innocence of a sweet 4 year old. The last thing I saw was Charlotte turning from the departure doors with her little dolly in her hand with a big smile and loud voice she sang out "goodbye everyone". Then I cried (just a little). Then I walked away with Jim and Phil holding my hands and we proceeded to the bar for a drink - a scotch for Phil and Jim and champagne for me.... It definately helped.
Apparantly Charlotte was very good and slept the whole 9 hours on the place which I am sure was a relief for mum and Janine.
Mum also went with them and is plannign to stay in Honkers for 1 month. Upon arrival she sounded really excited and says Hong Kong is a great place. I'm just so pleased mum gets to see another country.
Simon is now back at work, so Janine and mum are doing things on their own - it sounds like they are managing getting around on the public transport and finding nice little places to eat.
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