It’s always nice to have Yoko’s parents visit us in Tokushima. Although they live only about 3 hours drive away in Kyoto, it’s quite an expensive trip. The toll to cross the bridge from the mainland to Awaji Island is very steep (about 6000yen or $60). The cost and various commitments we all have prevents us from meeting so often.
Of course Yoko’s parents are proud grandparents.They adore Reni & Syd and the feeling is obviously mutual. Instead of using the formal terms Ojii-san and Obaa-san, the boys call their grandad and grandma G-chan and R-chan respectively. Naturally Yoko’s parents love treating the boys however they don’t spoil them too much like some grandparents do.
A few weeks back, Yoko’s folks visited to help us prepare for Yoko’s brother, Norikazu’s wedding. We went shopping and dined out together as we often do. We also went to a local festival in Tokushima city. Except for a small accident when Yoko’s mum fell, (cutting her chin and bruising her hand), we had a great weekend together.
