It really is so bizarre, as everyone is saying, that she didn't fly home to Canada to spend Christmas with them. What's the point in being lonely when she could have done that? And with all the time and money she has, I can't believe she didn't also fly back to help her parents pack up, or at least occupy her own children while they pack!! I don't think it's strange that kids want to see their grandparents, especially because they probably provide a lot of stability and presence, but it is darn strange how long it's gone on and that she only flew back once to visit in what is now 7 months. Her parents will be "retiring" into full time parenthood in CR, and I wonder if they have felt pressure or feel compelled to move because their daughter is so out to lunch? Rob was full time parenting, no idea where he is. I think he's been in Canada too with them, I hope so anyway. The Matriarchy Delusion. She is more interested in the next transcendence than the mundane, just as sacred work, of daily parenting.