I love how close my family is. I've had friends that have thought it's weird that I am so close to my parents (how many girls come home and tell their mom the first time they frech kissed a guy?). Mostly though, people are amazed, because it's unusual for all of us to be so close. We all moved down here together, one after the other (parents and sis, then grandma, then me, then James) and we won't move until everyone is ready because we've all agreed this is not our permanent home. We'll be coming back north sometime soon. Yay!
I can't imagine not being surrounded by my family. I realize jobs take people elsewhere, and life may not make it possible for us all to stay together, but I love that we are able to all live in the same town.
I love that my grandma gave me money to buy new shoes for my trip just because she thought it would make me excited to have something new. I love that when she said goodbye to me and Olivia today (and Olivia kissed her), that she cried because she'll miss us. I love that as silly as it may be, my mom and I got all teary saying goodbye to each other. My mom even bought Olivia a few new toys for the trip so she'd have something new to keep her busy. It may only be 8 days, but she sees us so much, it'll feel strange. She's scared she'll miss something because Olivia is doing something new every day. I love my family. I am so very blessed!
And I also love the fact that tomorrow, we'll be with even more family-- family that hasn't yet met our amazing Olivia. We've been practicing all their names, some of which she can say, but even when she can't, she attempts it. We always praise her even when her version is far from the real word because she thinks she said it! :) I'm thrilled they are getting to see her while she's still a baby.
Sadly, I doubt I'll be able to blog from there. Please pray that I will have the courage to defend my decisions. I'm such a wuss! Leave me some love while I'm gone.
Posted by Hannah at June 4, 2007 07:56 PMMy family is also very close. I don't think anyone would cry if we were to go on a trip, but I do see them all the time. I live in the same town as my parents, J's parents, all of my grandparents, and I still have 2 living great-grandparents, and of course countless cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. I love having family around. I would actually rather spend time with family than friends, sounds awful, but I know I can completely be myself with them and have no worries.
I also hope you can stand up for your decisions during your trip. I think if I could just give you a little bit of my personality and you give me a little bit of yours we'd be just great. I need to care more about what people think and you need to less, lol.
Posted by: Chas at June 4, 2007 10:08 PMLove! Here's some Love! :)
Posted by: alfredsmom at June 5, 2007 12:42 PMFamily is the best. I am always happy with how close mine is and a little sad for my hubby because his just isn't like that. Hope you have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: jesser at June 5, 2007 01:52 PMI think it's awesome that you guys are so close. We are like that too. I see my folks every day and my brother at least every second day. I love that it's like this. I think it is important for the kids too. Imagine growing up with so much love and attention around you
Posted by: Melany aka Supermom at June 10, 2007 01:28 AM