OMG. It’s Saturday. Officially my last day at home. Good thing I slept well.
Today my cousin O., who got married in July, celebrates her marriage. I picked up my grandmother and we drove to Ghent. Although I still have stuff to pack for tomorrow, I am really happy for the distraction. It also gives me a chance to say goodbye to some other familymembers, especially my grandmother.
I actually also saw her on Friday, I forgot to mention that. We had lunch with my cousin I. (the one with the 3 kids of Wednesday). Unfortunately my grandma had planned a game of pétanque so we didn’t stay long. (Sometimes I feel like my grandma has a more interesting social life than me...?)
My grandmother was so sweet! [heart-eyes-emoji]
She gave me a card saying happy birthday and happy New Year and a little present to match the occasions. “Enjoy all the new things you get to experience.” Ugh my heart just fainted. My sweet old grandmother. She supports every decision I make, she was even ok with me getting a tattoo. I am blessed to have a grandmother like her.
So Saturday I saw some family which was really nice.
Fun fact: my cousin S. recently had her second child, a boy. He was born on Friday June 29. She named him Elias. The baby I will have to take care of in Dallas, USA, was born on Friday July 13. And was named Elias. Exactly two weeks apart, my nephew and my nanny-baby have the same name! Talking about a coincidence haha! I was curious to see my little nephew, to check out how big he was, because I would be holding a similar baby two weeks later. My nephew was so cute! He is quite big but when I looked at him, I was looking forward to meet the American Elias.
At 1pm, I said goodbye to everyone and drove home alone.
At home, my mom helped me make the final cuts for my suitcase. We ordered a large pizza and ate in the living room, watching a movie. When the movie was finished I didn’t want to go to bed yet. Going to bed would mean a fast forward to the next day, a fast forward to my leaving. And I didn’t want to leave my mom just yet. I stalled a little bit but the next morning we had to get up at 6 am so... Me and my mom got our evening together. We talked and hugged a lot. I wouldn’t have wanted to spend my last night with anyone else. She is the best thing in my life.
I went to bed with a tiny heart.
Well aware that I would have to say goodbye to the persons I love the most the next day. I took my two favourite plush animals very tight and tried to get some sleep...