It Finally Happened

It was March Break 2020. Sue's nephew, wife and their new son were in the area. We set up a restaurant meeting in Perth. But COVID hit. The preceding Friday was the day when caution hit in its fullness. The meetup was cancelled.

I haven't seen them since then. They live at some distance, about a 5 hour drive on the other side of Toronto, which we no longer care to drive through.

But they were passing through this weekend, and we met in a park in Ottawa between their B&B and our residence. 

They are wonderful kids, and we enjoy their company. 

We sat in a beautiful park on a beautiful day for two hours before we had to part ways again, somewhat prematurely it seemed, due to other commitments.

I sat in my chair snapping pictures. In those circumstances, I just look for moments as they happen. I can't be worrying about light or anything else apart from pressing the shutter.

So here we go.

I don't know what my relationship is to children of my wife's nephew. Am I a grand uncle, a great uncle, a great grand uncle? I've never understood these things and likely never will. I think Ed will know if he happens to read this piece.

The eldest boy is 3 years old. We would have met him back in March 2020, but we didn't.

They since have had another child. Both boys are delightful. The younger boy is 1 year old.

Aren't they both incredibly cute?

Here they are together.

Here's baby boy with his mother and then Sue, who was quite thrilled to have this visitation. She is the only one he favoured, which I understand completely.

And here's big boy with dad.

What a great two hours it was.