Another leaving do.

Date: 19 July 2009 17:19:35

Well, I have had another amusing day. I went to my Auntie Cath & Uncle Nick's second leaving do, which was at his family's house. They are all very nice, but it is somewhat daunting to meet up with another big family. I got some idea of what it must have been like for The Mister to meet my entire family at Christmas. Anyway, lots of good food and laughter, that seems to be a good thing. Above is a lovely photo of me and my two cousins, Chloe and Stefi. I continue to be amazed how alike we look at times. Families. I couldn't do without mine. Chloe and I commented in the car on the way home that there is something very important about being able to belong. I know that I can totally rely on my family and they make me feel connected. We don't always get along or agree, but that is one of the beauties of being part of a family. You can't change it. You are either in or out, but they are always there. The other thing that really made me laugh us that Auntie Cath gave me another present from her house. It was a tapestry cushion that was (badly) made by Auntie Rita, the sister to Auntie Doris who was the namesake for this blog, and my alter ego. It is hilarious, especially the cat with the flat head on the right hand side, but I somehow love it and it will take pride of place on my sofa!!