It is kind of surreal being back in the house that I grew up with from the time I was 5 until the time I left for college (and for a brief stint after the Northridge earthquake of ’94 after I lost my apartment). Even though I haven’t been here in one year, it always feels like I have never left, and you go right back into that same routine.
Our visit so far has been a good one, with the expected hiccups along the way. Ethan broke his glasses two days before we were to leave, but he didn’t tell us until I just happened to notice the tape on the side during the fundraiser the night before. So, we were able to go to a one-day place, and we bought him a new pair of glasses here.
Abigail was really cute last night at the Seder. I think she developed a little crush on my 20-year-old cousin. She would not leave him alone! It was adorable. She even said that he was “cuter” than her “boyfriend” in preschool. Where does a 5-year-old pick up on this stuff?
Hannah hasn’t been herself yet. I miss my happy-little-baby. I think the combination of having a cold, an ear infection, jet lag, many new people in three days, and not being at home in her routine has gotten to her. With the exception of me and Daddy (and our kids), she just doesn’t want anyone to hold her or even play with her unless we are around. I think she has cried more in the past three days than she has since she was born!
Today is a mellow day, which is good. I have to run to the store to pick up an outfit for the easter egg hunt at my parent’s golf club for tomorrow. I knew there was a dress code, and I got everything for the kids, but I totally forgot to bring something for me. I guess jeans are a no-no there.
I have been neglecting my emails, on purpose, as I am trying to not be so focused on “my mission.” But I do wish I could spend at least an hour or so just reading everything that has come in!
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Have a great Passover (okay- I’m a couple days late) 🙂
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I hope little Hannah adjusts soon. I just don’t want her to cry! 🙂
And, Miss Carrie, you know I am going to say something about you forgetting something for yourself! It sounds like you need some quiet time again. Don’t forget not to push yourself too far. Oh, and I hope you guys have fun at the Easter egg hunt.
Don’t worry about the email… everything will be okay ’til you get to it.
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sounds about the right age for separation anxiety too! poor thing. have a fun weekend! we will be doing our egg hunt indoors – rain rain rain.
Poor Hannah. I hope she gets comfortable and start enjoying your trip. How cute about Abigail and your cousin. 🙂