So
Jessica and Greg (and Madeline) left this morning. The house is peaceful but woefully so. It has been a wonderful holiday visit but we do have to go on with the mundane daily tasks of work and such.
Having the kids stay here afforded me lots of extra "Mom Time" and we made the best of it! We did many other tasks besides getting cozy with each other. There were trips to the coffee shops, thrift shops and hair dressers. There was time with the grandparents, the brother and sister-in-law, the moms. We laughed a lot, we remembered, we planned.
Family is where it is "all good". No matter what else, you are loved.
I am so fortunate to have a fabulous son-in-law who is talented in so many ways and loves my daughter to distraction. I am fortunate to have a lovely daughter who is smart and resourceful and cares about the world in a big way.
As they embark on a new path in life I encourage them to remember that doing what makes you happiest and fills your soul will automatically make those around you happier. If you can reach for and obtain your goals it makes you a better and more complete person. So even though this huge change in lifestyle will be difficult to adjust to, remember it is just one path in the journey of your life.
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This first Christmas back in the States was perfect. It was great spending time with family being silly and serious, relaxed and active. And Greg bonded with the couch thoroughly.
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