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I'm really really trying to stay strong elston and elkotronics. When I watched them driving down the road it was like some one kicked me in my stomach--it hurt so bad. The quiet is nice and the kitties love that part but the dogs were very sad to see the kids leave.. and the house seems so empty.
Amber and I did some talking about her childhood and my parenting (or lack of sometimes). I was very easy going and trusted her at a very young age--I was just very lucky she was the type of kid that did not go the wrong way as it would have been so easy with my lack of control. I guess we all made mistakes raising our children but I feel so badly for not being more involved. When she was younger I was very involved but as she got older she really didn't want me as involved and I was going through finding myself--still doing that. I guess many of us wish we had done things differently but I can see how well my daughter turned out and am proud...so it would not have been all bad. This is a very sad and hard time for me tight now----one day at a time. Thank you both for the thoughts and prayers!!!!!!!!!
Please do not think you are the only mother who thinks this. We all do!
Like Oprah once said, "If you could have done better, you would have done better." I'm sure you always did the best you could, given the circumstances. I'd love to have a do over, but life doesn't work that way. I guess that's what grandkids are for.
Thankfully, kids seem to grow into good adults despite our clumsy parenting.
Very quiet here today--in my house. BuBu didn't eat a thing--he misses the kids I know. Me too! I got the dogs yard mowed in the afternoon yesterday and I go to work this afternoon. The kids are now on the jet on the way back to CA--they left at 5am this morning. Have a blessed day everyone.
Very quiet here today--in my house. BuBu didn't eat a thing--he misses the kids I know. Me too! I got the dogs yard mowed in the afternoon yesterday and I go to work this afternoon. The kids are now on the jet on the way back to CA--they left at 5am this morning. Have a blessed day everyone.
I hear Peter Paul and Mary playing in the background....."They're Leavin, On a Jet Plane.....Oh Babe, I hate to see them go" You will miss them terribly.....of course you will. But they will be back again.....and until then..........you will carry them in your heart.
Hang in there, cyn. Right now I'm eating some cookies that my older sister from Edmonds, WA, sent me in the mail. Wow...delicious. I am a sucker for sweets!
Sounds great elkotronics! Lucky you!
Thanks elston for understanding. Amber called and left a message that they arrived home safe and sound. I was at work so I missed the call..but I'll call her today after work. That 3 hour time difference makes it hard to connect sometimes. Time to get ready for work so have a lovely day everyone.
I am glad that they had a safe trip...........and you are right about the time difference. I never can keep it straight with the relatives who live in Japan......have to be careful we arent calling them in the wee hours of their day.
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and the house seems so empty.
