Friends

Took my Mom to the airport today. She came for a quick visit before the big move to Florida. We enjoy my Mom's visits, but Joshua is the one who's day is brighter when Grandma is here. He adores my Mom. They have this connection I think only they can explain. When Grandma is here, I am nothing to him. So he cried today when we took her to the airport; cried the whole way home. A very sad and pitiful cry -- breaking my heart. When Grandma leaves he wants time to himself, maybe to ponder his loss, but inevitably the question comes, "when will Grandma come back?" I don't have an answer.

We lucky that we have Brandon's family near by. They can be a part of the kids daily lives. I feel bad that we are so far from my parents. They can only be part of the kids lives for a few days a couple of times a year. Despite this Josh has this wonderful relationship with his Grandma Bates. How lucky he is that he has this special friend.