Weekend Musings

Mimi and Pop were able to come up for the birthday weekend. As always, it is so fun to spend quality time with them. We started out by enjoying a birthday dinner at Mimi's Cafe. Little E was too funny. She saw a muffin (ahh, the muffins!) at the table next to us. When it's your birthday forget the veggies...a muffin she had! She wanted her "big bite" and she got it! She was just in her own little world talking to herself the whole time and savoring every bite! What I wouldn't give to have had my camera with me!
Saturday was party day followed by a long afternoon nap for all. Sunday we did the church thing and then hung out all afternoon and played with fun birthday presents.
Monday was another day around the house. I haven't figured out how to make it any better, but the day family leaves I seem to just crawl in my shell. I guess I figure if I don't interact it will make good byes easier. Well, it doesn't. I still cry every time they leave. As the years have gone by after leaving home, my parents have become my friends (isn't that what the goal is?) and I hate that I am unable to make quick trips home "just because" or go out and grab dinner on the fly. I am so thankful that they are able to make trips out for the weekend. It definitely is something I look forward to and will never tire of!