Tomorrow we’re headed back to Florida to celebrate the kids’ birthdays. Jade is super excited, although nervous that someone is going to take her stuff while we’re gone (more on that later). I know it is going to be weird being there when we don’t live there anymore. How will the boys do, that is what I’m most nervous about?
I moved away from Michigan when I was 18. That first time I came back to visit my family, it was weird. Although I had only been gone for a few months, I clearly didn’t belong there anymore. I had moved on, and the people there had moved on it. We didn’t need each other anymore. This is what happens when you move away. So, now that we’re going back to visit Florida tomorrow, I’m hoping my family will be okay to see that everyone has moved on and survived without them there.
Jade has already said some things that really make me upset. First, she said, “when we go to Florida, I want to stay there. I don’t want to come back to Texas.” She’s clearly not as happy here as I hoped she would be. I know it is going to take her a little longer to get involved and to make some friends, but it is tough to see her struggling, because she’s such a sensitive girl. Second, when she asked if we were leaving our stuff here, and I told her yes, she said, “you need to make sure that every door and window is locked so no one can come in here and take my toys.” I don’t know where that fear is coming from. But, I’ve assured her that we will not let anyone take her things.
Jeremy is stressed with work (you know, a new job and all, plus he’s worried he isn’t meeting up to their expectations). So, taking this weekend to leave town is going to be tough on him. I hope he can put it aside and enjoy the time with our family.
So, I’ll let you know how the family does next week when we get back. I know we’re going to have fun (lunch in the castle with the princesses, Maxwell’s birthday party, and so much more).
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