Thanks to distance and time... a relaxing three-day weekend

Since my husband had returned from his post,
we spent a relaxing three-day weekend at home.

My eldest son went to his club and even had classes despite it being a holiday
(maybe it's a bit of an unusual university, haha),
and my second son hung out with his friends.

But in the evenings, we all ate dinner together and talked.

Our family's cockatiel, who thinks of my husband as his partner,
is stuck to him like glue.

He probably thinks he is a giant cockatiel.

But since our cockatiel thinks he is the king, he is usually on my husband's head or shoulder...
more often on his head, I suppose.

I often see illustrations of people with snakes wrapped around their necks,
but the reason I'm not particularly surprised by that
might be because having a bird on one's head is a daily occurrence for me.

#NothingShortOfCrazy

We also took a look at the Switch 2 and my second son's computer,
which arrived at our house after my husband was transferred.

They seem to be talking about games and such with the kids,
but I have no idea what they are talking about.
Real talk.

#WhatAreYouTalkingAbout

The three men are chatting happily.

Being able to talk while looking at the kids' faces,
even if the content is trivial,
means sharing the same time and space.

We report on how things are going over video calls on the weekends,
but this surely has a different kind of value.

There were moments I hadn't seen much before, like my husband driving my eldest son when he went out.

Having overcome the turbulent times when all sorts of things happened,
the distance has finally (it took almost 10 years...) returned to normal,
or rather,it looks like a new relationship has been formed.

Sometimes you can't see things when you are too close.

Whether it's parent and child, husband and wife, friends, or mentor and student,
I suppose that's how it is.

After the three-day weekend ended and my husband returned to his post,
"It's a bit lonely now that he's gone after being here just a moment ago."

My eldest son muttered these words, and my second son and I agreed.

Perhaps it is precisely because we have some distance and each have our own time
that it leads to a sense of security and joy when we gather together.

He'll be back next in August for the Obon holiday.
It'll be here before we know it.😊

#Nigiyakashitai
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Not only the children's speeches, but also the speeches from the adults supporting them
were very insightful and interesting!

Here is the schedule for the July school non-attendance discussion group.
It will be on Zoom, so you can participate from any branch in any region.
Small group format. Everyone is right.
I hope this will be a time for you to slowly sort out your heart.😊