They're Gone!

re: They're Gone!

Megan — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:47:26 GMT

I completely understand what you mean. When my ex takes the kids for extended time in the summer, I am usually just fine with it for the first few days. The every other weekend arrangement has me conditioned to that time. But after about day three, I seem to just kind of rattle around aimlessly. I use the time to my advantage, of course, focusing on things I'd never get done with them underfoot, but they're always on my mind. When they return, it is always such a high for me. Until about 24 hours after they return and I start eyeing the calendar again...lol!

I'm glad you're having this bonding time with M, and I am sure that A reaaaaallllly appreciates your pitching in with her!

re: They're Gone!

Shirlene — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:32:30 GMT

I know what you mean by missing the kids. My 4 year old daughter went to LA for a week to see her Great Grandma. Her father & I figured we let her go since she's starting Kindergarten this year. Why not have a fun summer? Of course the week she's down there, LA has an earthquake. It didn't phase her, but I was worried. I went through the BIG Quake in 1992. I was 1 mile away from the epicenter, so I know what they're like. Still she told me that the car shook & she thought it was fun. I cried the 1st day she was gone. I couldn't help it, she's my buddy, my best friend. Now she's back & I couldn't be happier. 3 more weeks & she's offically a BIG GIRL!

re: They're Gone!

EG — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:23:46 GMT

That'll be interesting because schools in the Atlanta area are going back earlier and earlier. My (teacher) sister and her daughter start on Monday. So Chet and Ava should have their run of the kid-friendly city activities!