Each summer my parents put on "Cousin Camp" for the grandkids.
For the past 8 years, they invite all the grandkids age 5+ to spend 4 days on the farm, away from parents, with their cousins.
My mom goes all out making it feel like a genuine summer camp:
-bedrooms turned into cabins
-pledge of allegiance
-arts & crafts
-kitchen duty
-talent show
-music time
-swimming
-campfires
-field trips
-sports
...and the list goes on.
Even the oldest 3 cousins who are 'too cool' to be campers are involved - they're "Junior Counselors"
It culminates with a "program" on Sunday afternoon when parents get to see all the things they did.
Our girls talk about it, and look forward to it, all year long.
And the parents enjoy the weekend respite as well...
Just very thankful for them willing to put in the effort so the cousins can create these memories.
Absolutely devastated by the fires in Australia. Praying for everyone affected and all of the first responders. I’m making a donation and would love if you would consider doing the same if you can. Swipe up ❤️ https://t.co/aEqW5SPKPG
Finally someone publicly speaking in support of Hong Kong on Weibo. Chinese MMA fighter Xu Xiaodong, lists ways HK has contributed to China and threatens to unfriend those that try to divide the country and smear HK ppl.
An open letter from all Hong Kong protesters printed on 11 major newspapers across the globe. Please pick up a copy today, and spread the word to help us fight for the democracy that were promised to us. @VivienneChow@Alston_Kwan @krislcd
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An open letter from all Hong Kong protesters that is set to be printed on 11 major newspapers across the globe. Please pick up a copy today, and spread the word to help us fight for the democracy that were promised to us. @RichScotford#FreedomHK#StandwithHK#Globeconnect