I hope everyone had a wonderful day yesterday. I also hope you took some time to stop and think about all of the men and women, both past and present, who have scarificed so much to protect life as we know it. We have been so busy around here the last few days: Wed. night--my family; Thurs. night--Ran's family; Fri. night--Mercy Me concert; Sat morn/early pm--Ran's fam again; Sat night--my fam again. So today we are TAKING A MUCH NEEDED BREAK! Why all the running around? Well it was all to celebrate the life of my husband. He turned 33 Thursday! Yesterday we went over to his mom and dad's house for lunch and ice cream. When it came time for us to leave, Abigail started her usual crying and pity party. We got out to the car and she was crying "I don't want to go! I want to stay with Nonna!" Here comes the surprising part--I think Donna put something in the ice cream b/c...Ran and I looked at each other and said, "Fine, stay." So Abigial got out, got all of her animals and blankets, and came over to kiss Emma goodbye. She leaned over and as she cried she said, "I will miss my sister. Emma, I will see you in the morning." and she kissed her on the cheek. I said, "Now, we are not coming back. If you start crying you will have to stay. Mommy, Daddy and Emma are going to eat with Mimi and Grandad. Are you sure you don't want to go?" With tears in her eyes she turned down the corner of her mouth and said, "No, I am going to stay with Nonna." With that, I left my 3 year old daughter alone for the first time. My heart was aching, as a matter of fact, it was breaking. I have always known that this day would come. She would grow up and start making her own decisions. She would not always want to be with me, but I had hoped that it would be a little farther down the road. The ride home was so quiet, naptime was unbelievably easy and dinner time was a cakewalk. I MISSED HER THE ENTIRE TIME! I hate to admit it, but I didn't really enjoy the evening b/c I was constantly wondering what she was doing/thinking/eating...Ambrey and Donna brought her home after the fireworks and waited for us to get home--long story. She called us on the way home and guess who she wanted to talk to...me, no; Ran, NO; my mom or dad, NO--EMMA!!! She wanted to know where Emma was and what she was doing. Her biggest guestion was "Are you coming home, Emma?"
So I am sure you are wondering what was Emma doing thru all of this? Well...first and foremost, she WAS NOT leaving her momma--good girl Emma Cate :)! When we pulled away she just wanted to know what Abigail was doing. Then I told her it would just be Me, her and Daddy...She got the biggest smile on her face. I asked her many times throughout the night if she missed Abigail--sometimes she said yes, but mostly she said no. She said she liked all of the attention.
My little girls are growing up! Maybe it is time to have another one?
NOT!!!!
P.S. The only reason I said she could stay with Donna was b/c I didn't think she would do it. I thought once she saw we were leaving she would change her mind. Boy did she call my bluff! Guess we are going to have to reevaluate our parenting techniques with this one!
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