I was talking to my mother on the phone this evening, about logistics.  Tomorrow is Canada Day, you see, and since it’s a Tuesday rather than attached to a weekend, and Doug and I haven’t made solid plans, Ma pounced on the opportunity and invited us to a dinner.

“We miss him! We want to see Doug!”

This dinner will take place at friends of my parents’ house.  It is likely that there will be several Egyptians.

“He needs to be introduced to the Egyptian Community.”

It will be the first affair involving many Egyptians and my boyfriend.  They’re sort of like family.

It’s also a true testament to my family, my mother in particular, accepting Doug into my life, and into the family.  He’s wonderful, and now it’s time that I show him off to family friends.

Besides.  I am very much looking forward to watching how they all interact.