Today, has been about packing in as much fun and quality time between my kids and their best friends. We leave tomorrow for a week at the beach. While we are gone, their best friends are moving to another state. I am very sad for my kids. These kids are the kids you dream about your kids finding as friends. Good influences. Not perfect but growing on the right path. The oldest is now 13 and has the patience of Job. She cares for her brother and my pack to no end. She's not bossy, but guides things to include everyone. My girls' world has been greatly expanded because of her kindness and level head. Walks around the neighborhood, playing in the woods without a grown up over the last 3 years have been allowed because of her level head. When the girls were 4 and all the kids were playing outside one day, I turned around to find her herding the group inside. When I asked what was up, she said she's seen a car 4 times, and just felt wrong about it. What can you say to that besides" Good job in trusting your gut". I went outside just after to find the car parked just down from the house. It sped off as soon as I approached it. May my daughter grow up with her instincts.
When it came time for their friends to go home there were hugs and goodbyes. An hour later, it hit my pack. It wasn't just goodbye for a week. It was goodbye forever in the lives of a young child. They were crushed and hysterical. It took 45 min to talk them down. Eventually, they calmed down and we talked about pen pals and skype. While, those things are good, they aren't someone to build a fort with in the backyard. ;(
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