It's hard to believe my nephew Aydan turned 6 this past weekend. And, it's even harder to believe this is the second birthday he has celebrated without Gramma and Papa. These parties are definitely not the same and I feel sad for him. They were everything to him and Aydan was clearly everything to my parents. My Mom lived for birthday parties and really made a big deal out of them, every kid deserves that and we'll do our best to make Aydan continue to feel special.... Thankfully Aydan goes to a wonderful school and has many, many friends as our family has really shrunk....
I was glad to be home to be part of the celebration with Elle. Elle enjoyed napping in my Aunt's arms and was amused watching all of the little 6 year olds run around playing. I'm definitely enjoying this age where I don't have to chase her. For now, she's all mine.
Before heading back to Cincinnati, I made the dreaded drive through Allen Park to my Grandfather's home in Wyandotte. I just drive through as if I never lived there. I know longer have any ties to Allen Park except for a few friends. A new family is living in my childhood home. It's the strangest feeling. I hate it. And I hate that they're not here. Going home will never be the same for me as I will always wish I was going home to see them. To have my family back.
Elle sat in her Great Grampa's chair today and then found her feet when sitting on Daddy's lap when we got back home. She continues to be such a wonderful baby and smiles constantly. Trust me, I am well aware of how lucky we really have been with Elle.
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