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| Cousins at the Rose Cottage |
You never stop missing your kids do you? My daughter came home for 3 1/2 days last week - first time in 5 years that she's been here around the holidays and it was way too short! I think a mom never stops wanting to have her children around at Christmas, at least I don't. All the wonderful memories of years past; celebrating this special season together - it never stops. And of course as the parent you have your own ideas of what you should do and who they should see and of course they have their idea. And then comes getting married, having to share with others, blended families....and learning to just be quiet which I'm not always very good about.
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| Amanda, future daughter-in-law? |
This time was so sweet. We spent a few hours at a cute tearoom visiting family; then a short shopping trip to the mall and the infamous Trader Joes that finally opened in Des Moines, then the winter farmers market where homemade food beckoned at every corner; two family Christmases and a birthday celebration. It was fun to watch Nicole with her nephew Dawson. Only the second time she's seen him. I remember how special my times were with my aunts and uncles. I still swear that I remember one visit in particular with my Uncle Russell and his wife when I spent several days there on the farm. My mother says it's not possible to remember something that happened when I was two but I am positive I remember it. In fact, I can still picture the stairway and the bedroom I slept in. I desire that for my grandson - that he would know his aunt because those relationships are invaluable. And visits to aunts and uncles when mom and dad aren't around are way too much fun! I still have a special relationship with a couple of my nieces in particular, and I love having them near. I'm also blessed to have, I think, a future daughter-in-law nearby who I'm loving getting to know more. They all help me when I wish my daughter was closer to go on a shopping trip with or go to a movie with. God's gracious to give them to me, and what a beautiful gift to be able to spend those three short, but wonderful days with my daughter.
You never stop missing your kids do you? My daughter came home for 3 1/2 days last week - first time in 5 years that she's been here around the holidays and it was way too short! I think a mom never stops wanting to have her children around at Christmas, at least I don't. All the wonderful memories of years past; celebrating this special season together - it never stops. And of course as the parent you have your own ideas of what you should do and who they should see and of course they have their idea. And then comes getting married, having to share with others, blended families....and learning to just be quiet which I'm not always very good about. 
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