On My Way to Camp Micmac
I’m leaving Montréal, this afternoon,
for my son’s house in the suburbs.
Going to spend the week with my grandkids – Samuel, who just turned six, and Benjamin, who’ll be 5 in September – while their mom and dad take off for the mountains to rest and rekindle the ol’ romance.
So I told the dynamite duo that they’d be attending Camp Micmac – with yours truly as their commander in chief – and that they should get ready to live lots of mysterious and sometimes even hair raising adventures.
Well now that I’ve created such big expectations, I need to come up with something brilliantly captivating each and every day for the next seven days.
This is why I’m packing my *magic instruments*: my maracas, my djembe from Cuba (built by a famous old *shaman* whose story I have yet to invent), and, of course, my *enchanted flute*.
But the thing Sam and Ben are most anxious to see
is what’s in the basket…
THE COBRA!
I found it three years ago in a second hand store, paid only two dollars for it, quite a bargain, don’t you think? When you take off the lid, the cobra pops up – head bobbing, eyes flashing – and wiggles away like it’s the real deal. I’m relying on that snake to make Camp Micmac a huge success, along with improvised tribal chanting and my freaky tea induced trances.
With all the excitement we have in store, I don’t know if I’ll have time to go online, let alone post on my blog. Still, I might try to make it part of some sort of secret mission…that I have to report back to Micmac Headquarters in Chihuahua, or something along that line. I’ll see what I can do.
Adios Amigos!
Jamie says:
Fantastic! How exciting. I’ve know doubt Camp Micmac will be magical! You’re the totally coolest grandma!
July 27, 2008 at 9:38 am
Kate Saltfleet says:
Lucky kids! I’m sure you’ll all have a great time.
July 27, 2008 at 9:43 am
Ange Recchia says:
Oza, you always put a smile on my face. What a wonderful way to approach 7 days with your grandkids!
Many blessings to you and yours… I know you will have them entertained and wanting more!!
HUGS xoxo
August 3, 2008 at 2:58 am
MuddLavoie says:
Hello Jamie, Kate and Ange
Wow…a trio of some of the best gals on the Internet, YESSS!
Camp Micmac was rock and roll and packed with LOVE. We sure did have a great time, never ever a dull moment.
Glad to give you a smile, Ange. It suits you soooo well, ma belle amie.
(((GROUP HUG)))
xoxo
August 3, 2008 at 11:02 pm