Lunch with children, grown and happy.
A few hours together before heading out in four different direction. Honoring my dad on the day of his birth.
Faraway ever close.
Boundaries disappear because love's roots are deeper than time and space.
Begging to take photos, "I hardly have any of us." I pouted.
Obligingly they snapped a few, and then being silly added a few more.
Whenever I am with Chelsea or Sacha I love them more, is that even possible? I feel the essence of being a parent, the ever growing bond, layer upon layers, egg, seed, baby, teen, adulthood, this, that and other, constantly blending ever changing, remaining the same: Mother and child.
(Chelsea and I, plus Sacha's girlfriend Celia.)
Any parent knows that as their children grow older the roles change, sometimes it seems the child is the parent, by their words, or helpful act, or advice- and yet other times the child comes back much younger than their age and that longing to hold them as a child is allowed.
xxx
You were in Marseille! I recognize the friend in the picture. Sacha with your glasses looks like: 'Where's Waldo'. Get him to put on a striped shirt and a toque and he'll fit the bill. So much happiness...
Posted by: WR | 12 April 2016 at 03:43 AM
Great pictures Corey. Some good ones of you, especially; I like that green you're wearing. Nice that you could all get together.
Posted by: Diogenes | 12 April 2016 at 06:37 AM
Such happiness in these family photos! I cracked up at the pic of Sacha in your glasses. He may want to consider a career before the cameras rather than behind it some day, no?
Posted by: Chico Sue | 12 April 2016 at 06:57 AM
Corrie... You are truly a gift... I just love how you write...the family bonds are so close. I too have a girl and a boy... My girl now lives in France! And I sure miss her. And I know you know a brocante or two! One day I am going to meet you! I hear your laughter, already ...so fun... and just know you could be my friend! Thank you for your gift of writing and wow your photos too!
xx Vikki
Posted by: Vikki | 12 April 2016 at 07:01 AM
Yes you know the place and the friend! We had raviolis with fig, goat cheese and mushrooms... only missing you!
Posted by: French la Vie | 12 April 2016 at 08:54 AM
AH thanks! The green tunic wrap Annie made for me years ago.
Posted by: French la Vie | 12 April 2016 at 08:55 AM
I agree, he put on a whole show with my glasses. This is one photo out of twenty. They are funnier an funnier.
Posted by: French la Vie | 12 April 2016 at 08:56 AM
thank you! And of course we should meet. What area is your daughter living?
Posted by: French la Vie | 12 April 2016 at 08:59 AM
Family time, the most precious gift in the world. Lovely photos x
Posted by: Our French Oasis | 12 April 2016 at 10:28 AM
Yes, it is that way with children. You love them more and more as time goes on. And just wait until you have grandchildren. Your love will know no bounds. We have just been blessed with a grandchild from each of our children. There is nothing like it........
Posted by: Lisa DeNunzio | 12 April 2016 at 04:22 PM
Good eye, Diogenes! Corey is wearing COLOR! (And is matching the wall color too, it looks like.) Sweet that it's from Annie.
Posted by: Rebecca from the pacific northwest | 13 April 2016 at 12:41 AM
And of course now I want to see ALL of The Sacha In Round Glasses Show! So amusing.
Posted by: Rebecca from the pacific northwest | 13 April 2016 at 12:42 AM
Delightful. Just delightful.
Lots of bottles, love, and not a roach clip in sight.
Posted by: Rebecca from the pacific northwest | 13 April 2016 at 12:43 AM
Wonderful photos!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted by: Paula Tyner | 13 April 2016 at 04:44 AM