Caleb woke me excitedly with a “Happy Mothers Day”.

I was hoping for a sleep in but he had other ideas. Last night I tried bribing him to make him spill his guts on the surprise that he and Ray had planned, but even though he resisted at the $50 I offered, I think that eventually I could have worn him down. Anyway, I am proud of him for keeping the secret. 

I was handed a bevy of presents which were all wrapped lovingly in newspaper without the use of sticky tape so that when Caleb “helped”me to open them the task was very quick. I was a bit puzzled because amongst the necklace, earrings, personalised and decorated mug (created by Caleb), notepad and new pyjama bottoms there was nothing purchased from the Mother’s Day table at the fete yesterday. I soon found out why. 

I was enticed from my bed with the promise of a special surprise. Just as I was looking around for it, I was blindfolded. Caleb was beside himself as he helped to lead me to the car and put me in the back seat. I was beside myself because I was still in my pyjamas and our neighbours were laughing because Caleb had filled them in on what him and Ray were up to. That made me worry even more. 
I could tell that we were driving towards the exit of the park and the disbelief set in. No way would Ray take me anywhere in my PJs. Surely. 
I heard the security gate slide open then felt the dip as we drove down the gutter. Now the panic started. I used my best annoyed voice which the boys clearly didn’t catch because they were giggling and talking to each other in code. I realised that the fact that I was not in control of the situation was possibly the reason for my angst, so I told myself that Ray wouldn’t do anything too embarrassing to me for fear of the severe repercussions that he knew would come his way. (Would he?) 
Caleb announced that we had arrived after 5 minutes of driving around and I was helped from the car. I was instructed to take a step up and I could sense that I was inside a building of some sort as there was a change in the air and a slight echo. 
Where on earth was I?
They removed the blindfold and I found myself standing in one of the ensuite bathrooms that some of the caravan sites come with in our caravan park. We had driven around the streets and then returned to the caravan park unbeknown to me. Of course these sites cost more (normally and additional $10-15 a night) so we always make ourselves content with the shared amenities block with all the other tourists or have a quick shower and use the toilet in the van but this comes with additional clean up duties onboard. Ray knew how much I missed having my own shower and toilet to take a long, spacious and luxurious shower in. Some days it’s all I can do to make myself use yet another public toilet. The only option is to wet my pants (not really an option though is it?). 
Anyway, Ray had organised with the owners of the park to “hire” an ensuite for one day so that my wish of my own bathroom could come true. They said that no-one had ever requested to do that before and they were impressed with the romantic notion, so they approved it. 

Caleb and Ray had organised for my toiletry bag to be there already and on the bench was one of the candles and mirrored stand from the Mother’s Day stall at the fete. It was ready for me to have a candle lit shower. I was so impressed with the organization of the gift and how much they had thought about what I really wanted. Caleb was beaming because I was so happy. 

I returned to the van to pick up some other things I needed and then was chauffeured back with my phone and instructions to ring to be picked up when I was finished. I had a luxurious shower, blow dried my hair and even dabbled on a little makeup. It was bliss to be by myself. 

We went to the RSL for lunch with all the other Oma and Opas in town and enjoyed a lovely lunch out for a change. It was nice to speak to my mum and Nan on the phone but I was reminded just how far away from them we are. Harry and Az sent me a text message which really topped off my day and the scrambled egg dinner made by Ray was absolute perfection. I was made to feel very special all day, but then my husband makes me feel precious EVERYDAY. Truly!