Sunshine Coast
Right now, I’m sitting at the Sunshine Coast Airport, waiting for my flight home. I’ve had a lovely few days here – much too short of course – visiting my son and his family. They moved to Peregian Springs in April this year so this is the first time I’ve seen them for a few months.
I was very surprised at how much my grandchildren have grown since I last saw them. There is Jake 12, Lucas 9, and Hudson 5. I loved spending time with them, visiting their school and meeting their teachers. It was such a huge relief to see how well they have settled into life in Queensland, after such a short time. As I sit here, I’m feeling sad, thinking about how long it will be, before I’m able to see them again.
Hot and sweaty after OzTagHow much will they have grown by next time I see them? Jake will be in High school. Lucas, our special baby, born on Christmas Day will have had a birthday, and be in double figures. And Hudson will be in grade one, no longer a little preppie.
It really does suck to have family so far away. But, we are so lucky to be living in the times we are, when to visit family, living 1722 km away, it’s just a 19 hour drive or a quick two and a half hour flight away. We will be back in 2020 for sure
Other than spending time with family, it’s been lovely to take time out for a while and restock. I’ve walked many beaches, trails and paths, which has given me plenty of time to realise just how lucky I am, how perfect my life is and how I wouldn’t change a thing. Except that it might be nice to win the lottery so we could afford to buy a house in exclusive upmarket Peregian Springs!
A highlight was walking with Grandpuppy Harry
Do you live a long distance from your Grandchildren? Do you have any special coping strategies?
Lovely to hear you’ve had a nice time with the family Jennifer, it’s a beautiful area up there. We are lucky indeed to have transport available despite the number of kilometres in between.
Deb I just found this comment in spam after your message. I have no idea why it’s there as it’s only yours going to spam. Thanks for bothering to comment while this issue has been happening.
That’s good to heart my messages are going somewhere at least! I have been busy leaving comments but wondering where they’ve ended up! Thanks for letting me know 🙂 . #mlstl
Deb I have no idea why it’s only your comments going to spam but happy I found them
Long distance grandparenting is the pits indeed – we’re “only” 2 hours away from our grandgirls, but I do miss seeing them each week and being a regular part of their lives. The upside is that visits are a special treat for everyone and a great way to spend a chunk of quality time together. I’m so glad you got to see your grandboys and you’ll be back before you know it!
Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I’ve shared on my SM 🙂
Leanne I always thought I’d be the nearby Nanna. Goes to show you never know what life will bring. Thanks for dropping by.
As one who moved to the Sunshine Coast a few years ago from Sydney, I think my parents would say the same about being away from my daughter – their granddaughter. It has, however, been the best move we could have made for all our sakes. #MLSTL
Jo, I think we all need to do what we feel is right for us. I’m slightly envious of you living on the beautiful sunshine. Thanks again for popping by
Noosa is lovely Jen although they are now experiencing terrible bushfires. It was good for you to get away as you have been very busy this year. I used to live 10 minutes from my grandchildren and now it is one hour which feels like forever LOL:) I”m lucky to see them every week though. xx
It was definitely great to get away Sue. Next time hopefully for longer
Oh I know how it feels to be disconnected physically from the grandchildren. In fact I spent much of 2015 and 2016 in grief about it. It was a huge change when we moved to the central coast and they were all back in Sydney. We had cared for most of them from babyhood till school age so it was a wrench but their family lives changed and so did we need to adapt. Lovely area the family have moved to. And flying is so good these days!! Denyse #mlstl
I understand the grief you felt Denyse. Long distance grand parenting isn’t much fun. Thanks for popping by