Monday, 24 October 2011

I miss my family ...

I have just had a wave of sadness wash over me as I was doing some washing up - I know, that's enough to make anyone sad!  In all seriousness though, its so strange how these things just hit you when you least expect it.  I just realised, I miss my family so much.  I know nobody has gone anywhere, but we haven't seen my parents now for over 5 weeks.  Never since Toddler R was born 37 months ago have we spent so long apart, despite the 3 hours of motorway between us.  And we have another 12 days to go before we will finally see them again.

I miss seeing my parents' faces light up when the kids do something new.  I miss being able to relax a bit more knowing there are more pairs of hands and eyes around.  I miss the stolen hours of peace and quiet here and there when my parents take one or both of the kids off for a bit.  I miss the chats, the laughter and the banter.  It just all seems so carefree, and so distant.

I am really struggling with wishing time away, when every moment of Baby R's first year is so so precious and fast running out.  But I am sooooo looking forward to November 5th, the fireworks will be very special for us this year.

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