Many days have passed since our little family reunion. All went well and I am still amazed at how niece #2 has grown and matured (she's 18). What a delightful girl -- ex-sister-in-law did an awesome job raising her.
Nephew #2, twelve, showed up with an earring -- which predictably disappeared shortly after his arrival. Nephew #3 and Niece #4 (children of sister) have grown a lot since I saw them last.
When we left Brother #2's house (nephew #3, niece #4 and Matthew were with me -- Connor and Jake with Henry) I pulled into the driveway of 6425 Barnes Road. (One of the houses I grew up in.)
I'm not sure if the house is still haunted by the secrets, lies and abuse that took place there or if various owner's since then were happy there.
Anyway, the kids were fascinated to see the part of our -- their -- history. The siding was changed from the 70's goldenrod to a pale yellow. A window was added to the wall at the top of the stairs that shows at the garage peak. A white fence was added to the porch -- but the yard and turnaround is the same. I wonder if roses still grow there?
"Our" woods is much smaller than when we lived there because of the houses built next to it. I imagine no other family created a whole town within that patch of trees since we left.
Hunter spent Christmas day with DH.
I've been sick since Christmas eve and have stayed in bed. I haven't seen Hunter in a week and it's driving me insane. I've talked with him (briefly -- his choice) daily but it's not the same. I am hoping I feel well enough tomorrow to visit.
Henry and Jake left for New York late Friday, spent three plus hours at the Canadian border and arrived at his parent's house at three-o'clock this morning.
Henry will leave New York early tomorrow morning for home.
Christmas eve morning Aunt J's husband passed away. He was diagnosed terminally five-years ago and everybody gave him six months.
Nephew #2, twelve, showed up with an earring -- which predictably disappeared shortly after his arrival. Nephew #3 and Niece #4 (children of sister) have grown a lot since I saw them last.
When we left Brother #2's house (nephew #3, niece #4 and Matthew were with me -- Connor and Jake with Henry) I pulled into the driveway of 6425 Barnes Road. (One of the houses I grew up in.)
I'm not sure if the house is still haunted by the secrets, lies and abuse that took place there or if various owner's since then were happy there.
Anyway, the kids were fascinated to see the part of our -- their -- history. The siding was changed from the 70's goldenrod to a pale yellow. A window was added to the wall at the top of the stairs that shows at the garage peak. A white fence was added to the porch -- but the yard and turnaround is the same. I wonder if roses still grow there?
"Our" woods is much smaller than when we lived there because of the houses built next to it. I imagine no other family created a whole town within that patch of trees since we left.
Hunter spent Christmas day with DH.
I've been sick since Christmas eve and have stayed in bed. I haven't seen Hunter in a week and it's driving me insane. I've talked with him (briefly -- his choice) daily but it's not the same. I am hoping I feel well enough tomorrow to visit.
Henry and Jake left for New York late Friday, spent three plus hours at the Canadian border and arrived at his parent's house at three-o'clock this morning.
Henry will leave New York early tomorrow morning for home.
Christmas eve morning Aunt J's husband passed away. He was diagnosed terminally five-years ago and everybody gave him six months.
Mom, Sister and Brother-In-Law flew into Michigan today -- although they couldn't arrive in time for the funeral this morning. Mom will be staying with Aunt J for the next week.
I found out today that the mother of a co-worker passed away, too.
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