Eastport Continues To Draw Company "from away."
Early July brought the arrival of my niece Missy, her husband Kyle, and my two great nephews, Zion and Zachary. They came to enjoy Maine and the 4th of July festivities associated with "Old Home Week." The timing was fortuitous because a 3 and a 6 year old need lots of activity and entertainment. I learned lessons in love, patience, and consideration and developed a great new respect for parents. Having never had full-time children about, I finally got of little taste of that experience. All I can say is God bless good parents; and Missy and Kyle certainly are good parents.
I love my family especially my great nephews and we all had a wonderful time during their visit. Due to space availability Missy and family camped out in our backyard. This in itself was a big thrill because now we had finally become apart of the "old home week" tradition with family overflowing into tents and campers and RV's into the surrounding yard.
We went to Deer Island for a picnic; we flew kites; we went Kayaking at Gleason's Cove; we enjoyed many of the in town festivities, we went to the fireworks display; and we had our own fireworks three nights in a row out back. needless to say Zion and Zach love this. We also attended a small circus and the kids got to experience their first lobstah! Zion was able to kayak alone and managed quite well. Zachary had to ride as a passenger with Dad, but still was thrilled. Zach was the only one who never seemed to wind down or tire out. Of course the explanation for this was simple - Zach can nap-out anywhere; in the car, on the ferry, in the stroller, in Mom;s arms; or in Dad's arms and the activities just progress around him.
When they pulled out of the drive I was very sad and missing them before they were out of side. All of a sudden is was not very important how tired or drained I felt. I had been given the wonderful opportunity to spend some precious time with some of my "little people."