For the last month my mom has been preparing to move to California to live with my sister and her family.
With her most recent accident, it's just made it hard for her to work or live on her own.
My brother Jim, Chris and my brother in-law Brian packed up her truck while we had one last day to play with Grandma before she left on her new adventure.
I'm still not sure how I feel about all this, but there are a few thoughts I've had during this process and since she's left.
I am a little jealous that she gets to move and start a new journey. That's something I love doing, so I'm also happy for her and hope this is a good move for her.
I have had the selfish thought of, "what if Chris and I actually go on a trip? My mom's not here to help with the kids". That has been one of the perks of having grandma near. Plus, she takes my kids for weekend sleepovers which gives me a much needed break every now and then.
I don't think my kids really understand yet, it will be interesting when something comes up that they want grandma here for and it finally hits them.
I also think the holidays will be interesting. My mom had already left and Chris' parents where out of town for Easter, so it was quiet with our little family and I made my first ham. It turned out great!
I'm sure having holidays here will wear out fast and I'll soon be missing having my mom around for dinners and celebrations.
For now, she gets to enjoy her new life and my sister and her family. I'm glad for all of them!
2 comments:
Whoa Em, I didn't know she was moving!! I felt the same way when my parents went on their mission and then when they were deciding to move to St. George, I was having a hard time with it.
It will be a growing experience for you and another reason for you to take trips to good 'ole CA!!
Holy Moly, I did not know your mom was moving! It is hard to be far away from family! I hope you will get to see her often! My kids have never lived by my parents but it is still hard when we part after being together! Good luck!
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