I've had a heavy heart all week because I knew with each passing day, I was getting one day closer to my mom leaving. I know this isn't fair, and I'm beyond excited for my parents and their new life in Virginia, but I can't adequately explain how close I've become to my mom over these past few years.
Our farewell dinner last night!
Since we moved to CA a little over 2 years ago, we have lived within 5 minutes of my parents. Aside from one of us being out of town, I don't think we've ever gone a week without seeing each other. Although I know we will still both make the effort to visit each other, I will miss being able to call her at a moments notice to stop by. I will miss walking the dogs together after school, working on our tans in the pool, my go-to movie partner for all chick flicks, and Sunday night family dinners at their house.
I know that I'm a big girl, and I can survive without my mom and dad right down the street. I'm lucky to have a wonderful husband who does a fabulous job of taking care of me. I'm just going to miss grabbing a drink with them on a Friday night, and our casual cook outs while watching football.
I've also decided that it's a must to have my mom visit during the first few weeks of the school year from this point forward. As the year goes on, I become must less stressed, but long hours during the first month of school are a must. Having my mom here was such a huge source of support during this stressful and hectic time of the year. She walked the dogs for me each morning so I could sleep in a little longer, made countless yummy dinners, helped me clean the house, and was there to help me at night when I needed to cut out numerous game pieces for a spelling game.
More than anything I'm so thankful that I had my parents so close by for the last 2 years. It has been wonderful to be able to spend so much time with them, and I know that's not something everyone can have. I hope my parents both know how much I have truly cherished every spontaneous gathering. I will never forget the years when my parents were our go-to friends for a fun night, they truly were our best friends here in the desert.
I know we'll all do a great job of staying in touch, but Virginia is just about as far from California as you can get, and that makes me sad. I'm dreading the fact that now our absolute closest family members live in Indiana, when we'd gotten used to having someone just blocks away. I am going to miss my mom and dad more than I can adequately express.
My mom and mother-in-law (who happen to be great friends) left this morning, and are currently driving cross country so my mom can finally reunite with my dad in their gorgeous new home. I know it will be a wonderful new adventure for them, but I'm already counting down the days until I get to see them at Thanksgiving.
3 comments:
That is going to be a difficult adjustment, but you will get through it. I definitely feel for you though, I know what it's like to be thousands of miles away from family--Thankfully technology allows us to communicate way better than in years past--so it will get easier for you. And Thanksgiving is right around the corner! =)
I feel & understand your pain. My parents live about 45 minutes from us right now. Their house is currently for sale & they will move to their house in Wilmington [4 hours away] when it does sell. I see them every week & will be so sad when I can't just jump in the car & spend the day with them. Though it's no where near as FAR as CA to VIR, I understand the comfort of having them so close!
aww thats sad :(
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