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| Grandma loved having all 8 grandkids at her house |
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| My son (right) loved spending time with his same-age cousin |
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| On the day she flew back to DC, my niece wore "crazy braids" |
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| The littlest girls modeled their new princess dresses |
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| Even a 14-year-old boy loves a good hug from Grandma |
My kids loved seeing their cousins and I enjoyed the family visit, as well. Turns out I processed all that anxiety before they came, so I was able to calmly go with the flow. The final set left today and I celebrated with a nap. In a couple of hours, I'm taking daughter to see Wreck It Ralph, the first movie she ever sat through. It is, of course, her new favorite and I thought it was cute enough that I can tolerate it again.
I don't go back to work until Monday, but thankfully the rest of family goes back Thursday. Tomorrow I have to write 3 lectures that I'm delivering in two weeks. Thursday my mom is coming over so we can try to find the house again. After a week of nine extra humans coming and going, it's at its worst state ever. I'm a bit overwhelmed and welcome my mom's offer to help. Friday I want to go to in to the office to get it ready for next week. I realize that my mood is affected by my surroundings, and I long for order and serenity.
Happy New Year to anyone who stumbles across this post. I no longer make resolutions, but I will continue to pray daily that I live my life in a way that makes my creator proud.
Happy new year, Sarah! Having grown up isolated from my cousins as a child (we lived up north; they lived down south). I missed those moments your kids are enjoying. Those are precious times. So blessed to be able to do that!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your upcoming event.
I was pleasantly surprised that I convinced DS to see Wreck-It Ralph w/me...
ReplyDelete(Great pics; Happy New Year to you & your family!)