Value: Priceless!It is like Christmas morning here today! Christine Wayne sent a care package parcel just before March Break to us and I kept the news of the package a secret. Although we received it last night, we waited until morning when everyone would be together to open it. It was a mystery package and the boys wondered all evening what could be inside.
This morning, we opened it up and when we lifted the lid and saw all those colourful candy wrappers, the kids went crazy - digging through and discovering their favourites! For Jack, it was the lollipops and gummies; Jake went straight for the Crispers and Aero bar; Sam grabbed the Stride gum and Skittles; Dan swooped in and snatched the Tim Hortons and I excitedly hugged the Chip It's and my old sticker friends. Now, I can finally make a decent batch of cookies! Within minutes, Sam went out and put the Canada flag on our car antenna. If everyone didn't know we were here before, they will now! Even the bubble wrap has been a source of entertainment.
That old saying, "absence makes the heart grow fonder", is so true. Being away makes you appreciate all those things you take for granted at home - foods, Canadian life, and most importantly, our friends and family.
Thank you Christine for bringing a little bit of home to us in Australia! It has been a source of joy and excitement in our house and we appreciate you going to the trouble to send it to us!
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