So just a little post on this sad sad day- on Tuesday night Lynn and I had to drop Lindsey off at the airport to fly up to Utah for the wedding. We realized then that we will never have a daughter with our last name living with us again! Ryan is out of town this week, so on Monday Whit came to the house and the three of us went shopping and out to lunch and then she spent the night on Lizzy's last night home. I slept on our couch with the girls and Trixie while Lynn snored away in our bed. I found myself looking at these two beautiful girls and wondered if there was anyway I could spin time back and have them in high school again! It's been so lovely watching Mandy and Chels become moms and form their own families- but it was so nice to still have the two "little" girls around knowing that we didn't have to share them with children or spouses- yes, I know Whit's been married a year now, but Ryan has been the best son-in-law in the world by having a job that he has to travel so we get to have Whit around more! I know time marches on and all that stuff but it's so hard to have that part of our time with our children over. There are great times to come and we love our sons-in-laws, and think grandchildren are probably the MOST AMAZING CREATURES in the world, but those little pangs as our children grow and leave our home hurt just the same!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
FEELING A LITTLE MELANCHOLY
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So I remember when Lindsey and Whitney slept over at our Los Altos house and I slept crammed in between them both on the floor in the living room. They just kept rolling into me on both sides. They were little then I know- but I still smile when I think of that brief moment. I believe you took us to the SF Children's Museum the next day. What were you thinking? EIGHT kids! :)
Always seems to be a transition of sort in life. I am at the different end where I think "How will we ever get through the baby stage and be able to eat out like normal people and I can sit for a few minutes without being beckoned for?" I can't imagine missing the demands and sleepless nights- but I'm certain I will miss them when they leave as you have so eloquently shared. What an exciting time for Lindsey though- and I know the wedding will be beautiful with all the work I have heard you have put into it.
Awwww...so sweet and sad. I can only imagine how you feel...I want to freeze time so that my kids never grow up and leave me like I know they will!
You are such a good mom. I hope Katelyn and I are as close as you and your girls are.
Amen, Sister dear. It is probably the best and worst thing when children leave. When David left for the marines, someone said to me, "Well he could be sitting on your couch, unemployed, needing to go to rehab!!" I still laugh over that one. But the reality is that they are doing good things and in good places and time does march on. It is just a bit painful for those that they leave behind. Do you think our mom and dad felt this way???
What a heart felt post! You know...I REALLY know how you feel. I guess that's why I got a huge lump in my throat when I read this. Love you! Your sis said it perfectly...they are doing good things and in good places, and time marches on.
That was cute! I remember being dropped off at the airport before I was married too! It was a little melancholy for me too! I am just excited to see our family growing each year, and becoming closer each year too! We are so lucky! Even if we have different last names, and kids, and husbands....we are still a family and treasure each moment together!
I'm back to blogging until the next Twilight book comes out. Good luck with everything, I know the wedding will be wonderful, and we will help you get some R&R when you get home.
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