Absolutely brilliant and I couldn't agree more
While we are creating, why not create great and good things. When I got a bicycle for my first birthday in France I decided it would be worthwhile because even if I didn't use it I knew my daughters would. Because there are so many hills on the lanes where I live it was too hard for me to begin with (after 45 years without a bicycle
) and so my daughters really enjoy it.
A couple of months ago my husband and son bought me an electrically assisted bike (just because I'm worth it
) and the times I have enjoyed on it are absolutely amazing.
When we're in the middle of a busy days work my son or daughter will skype me with "fancy a bike ride mum?" and off we go for a 30 minute break. I take my grandchildren often and we have a ball.
I always carry bottled water in the basket for everyone and apples or carrots for the donkeys and horses we find on our travels. We've really had to work so hard for almost 2 years since we moved here but now it's our time to reap what we have sown.
My eldest daughter is 33 and she has always wanted to go to disneyland, as have my other children (I'm sure most children do). Anyway my youngest is 21 in February 2009 and she told me 3 or 4 weeks ago her wish is for all 9 of us to go to disneyland in Paris for 3 nights and 4 days
We didn't have the money at the time and still haven't yet but have all agreed not to buy any presents for each other (except the grandchildren of course) Instead we will have slips of paper off Father Christmas for going to Disneyland
Whether we can make this money in time for February or have to wait until October next year, all the family will be thrilled either way. We've struggled and worked so hard for decades but I know a different way now and I have a real sneaky feeling we'll do it for her 21st birthday
Most importantly, we will not go into debt or worry or stress about it, we'll simply continue to create it. Happy creative processing to you all
And you know something else? I decided the other day that I want a thousand days of fun for us all to cycle, play tennis, swim, go for walks and just have fun with family and friends - not all at once of course
