I Made A New Rule Today

After standing in the driveway crying my eyes out as Andrew drove off to begin his Road Trip to Utah, I went inside, crying even more (OK Sobbing). As soon as I could talk, I told the girls, "I have made a new family rule." (Yea, right, mom, I am sure they were thinking) "The new rule is that YOU TWO CANNOT GROW UP AND MOVE AWAY. I cannot have one more child leave home...it hurts my heart!"
Oh, How I wish I could ENFORCE this rule.

No matter how old they are...it is so hard to have my children come and go. Having us spread all over the country adds to the sadness when I don't see them often enough.

Megan, in all her wisdom asked why I wanted her to smile for this photo when it was such a sad time saying good-bye to Andrew. (The girls LOVED having Andrew home this past weekend) You are right, Megan...Andrew's leaving is not smile material.

A Journal (blog) Entry Event....Riley and Andrew made friends this trip. Maybe they are both growing up?! They are both so much alike...seriously, that whole fun-loving-be-at-the-center-of-the-action personality.

Load Up Time for Andrew and The Green Machine. The tears were flowing on the other side of the camera..trust me. I was trying to be brave. I.hate.good-byes!!!!!! Especially Good-byes to my children.

The ever-stunning Welly-World Sticker. I think it is safe to say that this will be the ONLY one of its kind on the streets of any city or town in Utah. The Gator license plate may find a twin.

OK, this is where the tears get HUGE. (Bless you for even reading this far) I just needed him to drive off and put me out of my pain.

The New Rule is in effect NOW...TODAY...THIS VERY MINUTE. Why did I not make this rule sooner? See....I do get smarter as I age. Unfortunately...not every one follows every rule around here.

In reality...it is painful joy to have my children come and go. I am proud of them and the paths they are choosing. I just wish they were closer geographically and that our visits as a family were more frequent.

What do you think about my new rule?

Do you hate Good Byes?

I avoid Good-Byes whenever possible...

just too much pain and sadness in Good-Bye for this blubbering heart.