When we crossed the border into this foreign land, the kids asked if there were any songs about Canada. Emily burst into a rousing two lines of O Canada, after which she mumbled a bit and asked if I knew any of the rest. All I could think of was the Bob and Doug
Christmas song, again just the first two lines. Actually, I suggested this but she didn’t think it appropriate.
It’s been a crazy few weeks. We’re all grateful, I think, for the end, if teary. We had lots of goodbyes, even having about ten people over last night. I stayed up until 2, and then Em and I got up this morning and just stepped on the treadmill already in motion. We didn’t stop moving until we got in the car at 5pm and headed west. The kids promptly fell asleep.
After dinner, they perked up. We got to the hotel and walked down to the falls, lit in the evening, throngs crowding against the railing and wandering around the promenade. We were here when the kids were six and three. I talked with Izzy about how it’s an odd place, constructed because of the waterfall, but filled with haunted houses, Ripley’s and Guiness Book of Records shows, Cuban cigars, and chain restaurants. I think he understood.
Em’s crashing and it’s time to finish Chapter Twenty-Seven of The Goblet of Fire. I got through about six pages last night.
1st we ran some errands, said our last goodbyes, and went on our way!
I love the room, its a very pretty night. Next stop, Michigan!!!!!
We just entered Canada, our hotel room is cool, next time I update we’ll be in Michigan .We’re going to take a walk to see the falls.
just said another sad goodbye, less than 3 hours till we leave!