It’s been a few weeks since Mimi and Papa left… I had a really hard time letting them go this trip… I found myself struggling to get back into the swing of our everyday life… At the same time I am so grateful that they came and got to see you at this magical age… On their last day here we went to the Long Island Children’s Museum together and had a wonderful time! We got to see you exploring unfamiliar territory and it was so entertaining and fun… I can’t wait to go back and bring Dad with us… The thing is… I pass the museum everyday on my way to work… And I get upset every single time now because it reminds me of them…
Does it ever get easier?
Aunt Patti and your cousin Ellie were here for the past week… It was really so good to see them and hang out with them… I’m happy that you’re getting to know Ellie and I know that one day you girls will be best buds… Just like both your moms were their whole lives… It wasn’t easy to see them go either
What’s better than girl cousins anyway??
As for you… you never cease to amaze me! Every single day is unpredictable and full of excitement… I’m starting to get that feeling like I’m reliving my childhood through you… You’re using all those words you’ve been saving up in that sponge of a brain you have and it’s great! I can hardly wait for the summer time to come so we can enjoy the beach and the pool and just being outside… This summer is going to be so much different than last… There are so many things you can do now that you couldn’t last year… Dad and I are determined to make sure you get to do it all…
Can you feel the excitement?
Meanwhile, an old friend who I had stopped communicating with had a tragic house fire and lost everything… Including her beloved dog (R.I.P Seamus)… In the midst of that horror I reached out to her to try and help any way that I could… That’s what people do for other people in their hour of need… You put all disagreements aside and you do what you can to help… It's going to be a long and difficult road for them and my heart hurts that this happened… I’ve learned many lessons about friendship in the last few years… Some were gut wrenching; some were an awakening of sorts… The most important being that all relationships are based on give and take… And if somebody truly means something to you, your life will change if they are gone from it… There are certain lessons in life that I hope you never have to learn the hard way… This is one of them… Unfortunately I won’t be able to protect you from everything…
Why is life so unfair sometimes?
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