Last night I attended a Canada Day church bbq. Once a month the church which I attend (as well as many others) host Inn From the Cold (http://www.innfromthecold.org/) and last nights annual bbq fell on the same evening as hosting privilege. We all celebrated together, 141 years…whoot! It was great fun. Met some super people and again my heart was reminded of the affordable housing crisis here in Alberta. I am more then aware that if it were not for the support and generosity of family, I and my children could be struggling in the same way.
Tables were adorned with festive white and red balloons, rigidly hanging about in mid air. Universally children love balloons. I was given a couple to take home to my wee ones. After a risky drive home due to the collage of white and red plastic covering the rear window, I presented the precious orbs to my kids. Really children love balloons.
Now as an adult I have seen the death of the helium balloon a many time. I don’t really understand why…but I know that it happens. My little ones are still not expectant of the balloon demise.
Landen upon seeing the balloons hovering lifeless/helium lighter than airless centimeters above the floor stated “That’s sad. The balloons died.” It was sad…like a scene out of some European art house film, trying to relate human emotion to something abstract. Maybe thats funny.
There may be nothing more sad in the world of party decor than a deflated balloon.
After our incredibly emotional morning we headed to the wave pool. It was great fun. Emma and Landen had a splashing good time. haha! SPLASHING!
The artificial waves made me long for the ocean. Though there is some kind of rhythm in those affected waves…there is no harmony. Ocean has both, which is very admirable.
Summer = so far so good.
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