We are upon the most joyful and wonderful time of year in my opinion. Not only is this a time of cooler weather and closed-toe shoes(yes even in Texas every now and again we can toss the flip-flops to the back of the closet) but it is almost time to GO HOME. To make it clear it's not my home it's my parent's home but when I am there I am once again baby girl and I can sigh deeply and breath in those memories that are only stirred in that place. I know I am not alone in this phenomenon that happens to adult children, but I do think I appreciate it more than most. I love the above picture of my father, he is not only my father but he is one of the greatest men I know. He makes me feel so adored and special, it is not something that is forced but a relationship that I cherish more and more as I grow older. I talk to my monkeys often about their "Poppa" and tell stories about my childhood with my dad so they can know him through my stories. I don't think it matters much that we live 10 hours from "home" my boys know their NeeNay and Poppa because Alfred and I know the importance of family and how valuable our bond as a family unit. I am in love with this time of year, ever ounce I drink it and thank Jesus everyday that I get this time to enjoy and to experience. Am I silly well if this is silly and dramatic then I embrace it and say bring it on!!!!
We are upon the most joyful and wonderful time of year in my opinion. Not only is this a time of cooler weather and closed-toe shoes(yes even in Texas every now and again we can toss the flip-flops to the back of the closet) but it is almost time to GO HOME. To make it clear it's not my home it's my parent's home but when I am there I am once again baby girl and I can sigh deeply and breath in those memories that are only stirred in that place. I know I am not alone in this phenomenon that happens to adult children, but I do think I appreciate it more than most. I love the above picture of my father, he is not only my father but he is one of the greatest men I know. He makes me feel so adored and special, it is not something that is forced but a relationship that I cherish more and more as I grow older. I talk to my monkeys often about their "Poppa" and tell stories about my childhood with my dad so they can know him through my stories. I don't think it matters much that we live 10 hours from "home" my boys know their NeeNay and Poppa because Alfred and I know the importance of family and how valuable our bond as a family unit. I am in love with this time of year, ever ounce I drink it and thank Jesus everyday that I get this time to enjoy and to experience. Am I silly well if this is silly and dramatic then I embrace it and say bring it on!!!!
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