Goodbye

The aftermath of permanent change has no place in a 6 year old mind.

The closed door, the empty house, the covered windows, an absent playmate.

These don't exist right now.

Their minds know that something will be different.

But the tears haven't arrived.

Now is the time for pure enjoyment.

 July 11, 2012

 Load up & Move Day

 We enjoyed one last dinner together before the airport pickup.

The next day you were stopped in your tracks when you tried to wander over to play only to remind yourself of her absence.

Good thing you love to talk on the phone.

And Skype (if Mom will ever remind you!)

He played with us in the morning.  After a late lunch he laid his head down on the step.  I casually suggested he lay on my bed.  Next thing I know he was asleep.

When he woke up he wanted to go home.

But finding home empty of his belongings he gave his mom a hug and walked right back over to our house.

I miss your surprise visits!  But don't worry, should you pay another I will call Mom and let her know you're ok to stay and play.