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A very fond, sad farewell
Annie and I have been truly blessed by the amazing group of mothers and kids that is our mothers' group. Today, the entire gang turned out with their families to say farewell to Annie and her family hosted by the brave Chris and Mike (parents of Annie's friend Cooper). It was complete with amazing food, amazing cake, and the best company a kid (and parents) could ask for. Plus, there was a pool, which will make any day for Annie. It was a bittersweet gathering but more sweet than bitter, and we left feeling pretty darned lucky for the last two years we've had with this great gaggle of families.
I feel sad that Annie's memories of our time here may fade as she grows older, because it has been pretty unforgettable for me. I've spent many a park play date, lunch, ice cream, and bubble time with these comrades as Annie has grown from 8 months (when we met Chris and her then 3-month-old Cooper) to her now over 2 1/2 year-old self. When I say we're going to do something with our "friends" she immediately lists off names of who could be there, "Maybe Sara Kate be there? Or... maybe Jackson be there? What else?" It's going to break my heart when she asks (and I know she will) to see one of her friends once we're in Louisville and I can't produce them. We've explained to her that we're moving and won't be living in Houston anymore, but there's only so much reality a 2-year-old can process. Annie's grasp of time and space is still a little shakey. Yesterday she thought we'd be seeing Nana and Grandbob in Louisville. But we've signed her up for the music classes that follow the same program that she's doing now, so there will be a little consistency there, albeit with a new teacher in an entirely new setting. But I hope she'll also be excited by the transition as we are. We'll finally have a backyard for her, some semblance of fall, and if all else fails, some good bourbon to dull the pain (I jest). If there's anything I've learned about Annie, it's that she's a trooper. I'm always amazed by her resilience. Maybe she'll teach me a thing or two during this move. I am sure going to miss our friends.
Annie and I have been truly blessed by the amazing group of mothers and kids that is our mothers' group. Today, the entire gang turned out with their families to say farewell to Annie and her family hosted by the brave Chris and Mike (parents of Annie's friend Cooper). It was complete with amazing food, amazing cake, and the best company a kid (and parents) could ask for. Plus, there was a pool, which will make any day for Annie. It was a bittersweet gathering but more sweet than bitter, and we left feeling pretty darned lucky for the last two years we've had with this great gaggle of families.
I feel sad that Annie's memories of our time here may fade as she grows older, because it has been pretty unforgettable for me. I've spent many a park play date, lunch, ice cream, and bubble time with these comrades as Annie has grown from 8 months (when we met Chris and her then 3-month-old Cooper) to her now over 2 1/2 year-old self. When I say we're going to do something with our "friends" she immediately lists off names of who could be there, "Maybe Sara Kate be there? Or... maybe Jackson be there? What else?" It's going to break my heart when she asks (and I know she will) to see one of her friends once we're in Louisville and I can't produce them. We've explained to her that we're moving and won't be living in Houston anymore, but there's only so much reality a 2-year-old can process. Annie's grasp of time and space is still a little shakey. Yesterday she thought we'd be seeing Nana and Grandbob in Louisville. But we've signed her up for the music classes that follow the same program that she's doing now, so there will be a little consistency there, albeit with a new teacher in an entirely new setting. But I hope she'll also be excited by the transition as we are. We'll finally have a backyard for her, some semblance of fall, and if all else fails, some good bourbon to dull the pain (I jest). If there's anything I've learned about Annie, it's that she's a trooper. I'm always amazed by her resilience. Maybe she'll teach me a thing or two during this move. I am sure going to miss our friends.
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