This morning i stayed in bed for as long as possible, enjoying the last few hours in my own bedroom as i know it will be the last time im there for a while. Gaz text to say his brother, Huw had left around 11pm. I got up, showered and sat around for most of the morning, watching day time television with mum in the kitchen. Theenie pottered through the kitchen from time to time making her transitions from the sofa in the play room, through to the window in the extension, back through to the sofa in the playroom and then to the kitchen to be fed.
Gaz came over with his parents around 1.15 and we loaded their car up with the suitcases before having a quick cup of tea at nine. It was then time for the goodbyes to mum and dad which was very difficult and tears were shed. i was very sad to be leaving theenie but at least had the chance to spend a lot of time with her over the past few days and was able to give her a loving goodbye. I waved mum and dad off in the car and couldnt help but feel sad that this is the last time i will see them till January - the longest time i have ever spent away from them.
Gaz's parents treated us with a meal at the toby carvery not far from Heathrow airport. Chris took a few photos of us outside and i have put on so much weight now. my double chin got caught in a few of the shots....you can delete those pics Chris! One thing im looking forward to is the healthy lifestyle in aus. Fortunately their chocolate isnt as nice as over here - the chocolate is made in Tasmania and has an additive to stop the chocolate melting. It makes the chocolate taste very dry.
Gaz said his tearful goodbyes to his mum and dad at the airport and we waved them off as they drove away in the car. Although both our parents are sad that we are going, they have all been positive about this being a great oppertunity and it is nice leaving knowing they are proud of us.
We checked our bags in and luckily chose the check in lady who didnt really know the full protocol of what she was meant to be doing. I didnt see how much Gaz's bag was but mine was 21.5kg...luckily she didnt charge me the extra weight. She didnt weigh our bags but as we were walking off, the lady in charge walked over to her and i heared her saying...'If their hand luggage looks heavy, you should be weighing it'. Oops!
We have made it through security successfully having undressed and emptied everything as you do. Such a fuss! And trust Gaz and I to be stuck behind some old fella who took years emptying his pockets, taking off his belt, then setting off the alarm and getting searched.
Ive left Gaz in charge of the bags behind me, he looks very board. As Chris and Ian didnt let us pay for the meal, we are going to go have a drink in a bar using the £20 dad kindly slipped me this morning.
Message to mum, dad, chris and ian - thankyou for letting us spread our wings and fly far away from home. we will miss you but we love you all dearly and as the world is a smaller place these days, you will never be too far apart. Just think of us and smile, we know we make you proud. love you all lots xxx ps, tell theenie and huw we miss them already xxx
Fabulous. Ian x
ReplyDeleteThanks Vicky, however upsetting today has been it is really so important that you live your own lives how you choose. We think of you as a daughter already and know that however many miles away you both are you will still be close to us. We're always here if you need us.
ReplyDeleteChris x