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it was a long day. beh. Kaeda, Mom and I went to the Kau Inoa family reunion - aka - the Hawaiian side of the family. It seemed a lot like the Nahanee (squamish nation side of the family) gathering.. just more... flowery. lawls. There was close to 400 ppl... and it was dreadfully organized - no snacks or drinks, lunch???? was served at around 330.... (as we were escaping) and the Elders did tend to drone on and on..... I missed the performances as I took Kaeda out to the Van to try and get her to sleep.
Ugh. It was just... well let me put it this way - I was considering attempting to drag Cait along (as it seems tradition to bring her to reunions) but I wouldn't even wish that disaster on her.
Don't get me wrong - I LOVE my family. In fact I had a great time seeing them (the ones I actually knew, there were a lot I "knew" by name or face but not both and there were even more I had no clue about - some 360ish) I just would much rather see them some where else... almost anywhere else. I think it's great seeing my heritage, but this is chaos and not very intimate. A nice picnic or lunch at someone's house would have been better.... (again for the ppl I actually KNOW).
I did see Dallas and her daughter Dannie (who's now just shy of 2 and has as much hair as Kaeda). Very adorable. The whole trip was made worth it though cause I got to see Sadie and Caleb - I haven't seen them in nearly 2 years.... maaannn we used to spend spring break and at least a week of every summer with them..... They've grown so much you have no idea..... Sadie TALKS! She's not a shy wallflower anymore! Her hair is all nifty and pretty - she's brilliant, literally she got the highest grades in socials 11 in her city EVER. was in the paper and everything. And Caleb the little punk! like... 6'2" and all skin & bones.... he's a giant! and he LOOKS grown up - and SOUNDS it... I couldn't get over it.... according to Sadie he has some "3 or 4 girlfriends" lawls. I missed them. I wish they weren't going to Cranbrook tomorrow.... I wish I could see them for a little longer.
Funny, I read about this in all those pregnancy articles - sort of grasping for adult company... I'm not sure I'm really at that stage, but something changed after Kaeda in that regard.... I guess a lot of things that were important became silly and a lot of things I took for granted I saw in a new light. Family is one of those things. Their support and friendship is a pillar of strength when I need it. I don't just mean blood family either. Cait, you're family too, and I missed you and it's awesome how after 3ish years apart we can still be on the same page. It's made me wonder about Jiuna more too... made me forgive things when before I couldn't forget. Made me a more... laid back person I guess... maybe I was just a little too righteous before.
But whatever... I'm rambling... I discovered in my last entry how much fun rambling is, you never know just what might happen.
it was a long day. beh. Kaeda, Mom and I went to the Kau Inoa family reunion - aka - the Hawaiian side of the family. It seemed a lot like the Nahanee (squamish nation side of the family) gathering.. just more... flowery. lawls. There was close to 400 ppl... and it was dreadfully organized - no snacks or drinks, lunch???? was served at around 330.... (as we were escaping) and the Elders did tend to drone on and on..... I missed the performances as I took Kaeda out to the Van to try and get her to sleep.
Ugh. It was just... well let me put it this way - I was considering attempting to drag Cait along (as it seems tradition to bring her to reunions) but I wouldn't even wish that disaster on her.
Don't get me wrong - I LOVE my family. In fact I had a great time seeing them (the ones I actually knew, there were a lot I "knew" by name or face but not both and there were even more I had no clue about - some 360ish) I just would much rather see them some where else... almost anywhere else. I think it's great seeing my heritage, but this is chaos and not very intimate. A nice picnic or lunch at someone's house would have been better.... (again for the ppl I actually KNOW).
I did see Dallas and her daughter Dannie (who's now just shy of 2 and has as much hair as Kaeda). Very adorable. The whole trip was made worth it though cause I got to see Sadie and Caleb - I haven't seen them in nearly 2 years.... maaannn we used to spend spring break and at least a week of every summer with them..... They've grown so much you have no idea..... Sadie TALKS! She's not a shy wallflower anymore! Her hair is all nifty and pretty - she's brilliant, literally she got the highest grades in socials 11 in her city EVER. was in the paper and everything. And Caleb the little punk! like... 6'2" and all skin & bones.... he's a giant! and he LOOKS grown up - and SOUNDS it... I couldn't get over it.... according to Sadie he has some "3 or 4 girlfriends" lawls. I missed them. I wish they weren't going to Cranbrook tomorrow.... I wish I could see them for a little longer.
Funny, I read about this in all those pregnancy articles - sort of grasping for adult company... I'm not sure I'm really at that stage, but something changed after Kaeda in that regard.... I guess a lot of things that were important became silly and a lot of things I took for granted I saw in a new light. Family is one of those things. Their support and friendship is a pillar of strength when I need it. I don't just mean blood family either. Cait, you're family too, and I missed you and it's awesome how after 3ish years apart we can still be on the same page. It's made me wonder about Jiuna more too... made me forgive things when before I couldn't forget. Made me a more... laid back person I guess... maybe I was just a little too righteous before.
But whatever... I'm rambling... I discovered in my last entry how much fun rambling is, you never know just what might happen.