Gavin is at the age where he partially understands the separation we face tomorrow. He knows we will be somewhere else, but for how long, he has no idea. I told my mom a counting down chart or links might be a good idea so he can see the amount of time is getting less and less. The other day he asked me, regarding the length of the trip, "Is it this long?", while holding his arms outstretched. How do you answer that?
My mom asked me this morning who I thought would have a harder time. Knowing she was referring to the boys, I answered Gavin, assuming Peyton would go with the flow once he gets comfortable with them and his new surroundings. But then I told her I would probably have the hardest time with it! I already have several wallets of both boys packed so I can stare at them at night before I go to bed. I'm actually considering taking along the blanket Peyton has been sleeping with lately so I have it to smell and cuddle with!
How can I help it? I'm just a mommy who loves her little boys!
2 comments:
I can imagine how hard it will be to be seperated for that amount of time. But just think of all that your days will be crammed with - new sights, smells, sounds, meeting new people, trying to communicate in different lanugages, dealing with jet lag, etc. I'm sure that the time will fly by faster then you realize.
I considered calling, but I know that you are busy with last minute packing, cleaning and spending quality time with the boys so just know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.
Rebecca
P.S. I would take the blankie, too!
I'm not even a mom, and when I left, I missed Savannah the MOST out of all my family! :O I gave her my 2 stuffed animals she ALWAYS sleeps with when she comes to my house. I told her I couldn't take them with me to Japan, so I asked if she would watch them for me. I said, if they started to miss me, please give them a BIG hug and kisses and tell them I'll be home soon! *sniff* thinking about it makes my eyes a little damp.
That was my way of saying, Savannah, if you start to miss me while I'm gone, just grab "monkey 'n bear" give them a big hug, and know I'll be home soon to give you hugs and kisses myself! :)
I completely understand with the blanket and the pictures. I looked at my pictures of Savannah several times....even went on Rebecca's old blogs so I could see pictures every once in awhile.
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