Today we had a lot of big kids here. It’s been awhile since that happened.
Chris was here and then Charles and Sarah showed up. And, Sarah brought the baby (who we haven’t seen in a year and she is walking and talking and a-freaking-dorable.) Michelle arrived, too. Liz was also here.
The house was loud and busy. There was a lot of laughing and a little bit of crying (when Michelle had to say goodbye to Liz and then when I had to watch her cry afterwards.)
They all left, to go to work or school or somewhere and that quiet was disquieting.
Charles is back here, working on the upstairs bedrooms. Chris will be back here in a bit to help him.
I’m going to miss these big kids a lot – and not just because they do things like buff the floor and carry heavy boxes so I don’t F*** up my arm some more. I’m going to miss them because they’re funny and they’re fun.
Oh Denise….I know just what you mean. I hope you got your share of hugs in sweetie…and I hope you absorbed as much as you could in the time you had. Kids!
We will try to suck up some of their funny and fun and ship it to you in a box full of dry ice so that it doesn’t go bad. Maybe with some Burrito Brothers. =)
I’ve never “seen” you this sentimental…. except for that BlogHer post about Michelle calling.
Love and heartache seem to go together, especially when it comes to our children.
I hope your arm feel better soon.
Ah Vered, she isn’t usually very marshmallowy at all but when she is, it is like this. There once upon a time was a post about door hooks that makes me sigh thinking about it. A coffee bean post. A grocery store flowers post. Then there are some about the kids…each of them. Few and far between…but in that far between part…there is no doubt in any of our minds that she would move mountains for any of us. (or “just” move all the way to Illinois…which is pretty much moving mountains)
There is something about saving it for what really matters that really resonates with me…and – as a silly crier and sentimental fool – makes me (gross, right? ;)) count Denise among the people I’ve known who really gets it.
You all also make me want to have kids and a family more than most people I’ve ever “known” IRL and/or online. I am going to sit next to you at BlogHer and think those thoughts, even if I don’t say them out loud. Sue me. 😉
Best for the move. Remember: Chicago is badass enough for all y’all. 😉