Tell me that all grandmas feel this way. Leaving MO is one of the hardest things I do. I try so hard not to cry in front of Addie. I remember my grandma standing in the driveway crying every time we left there. Even though it isn’t a bad memory, I always felt sad leaving her crying and I don’t want Addie feeling sad because of my crying. I drive and drive . . about 5 hours into the trip home, my heart is hurting and tears are falling again. That’s the point where I could turn around and go back or . . keep going home. I know my place is in Texas . . for now . . and Chad, Nicole and Addie need their time without Granny so I keep driving west.
Home!
By the time I’ve been in the car for 10 hours, my weedy little driveway looks really good! Rita, Speck and Boots were quite happy to see me. Cat . . not so much. A week is a long time and either she has forgotten me or she’s punishing me for leaving her for for so long. She was happy to get my car back and within minutes, she was back on her perch but she wants nothing to do with me.
It will be nice to sleep in my own bed tonight and I’m betting it will be one of those rare nights when I’m in bed quite early!
Theresa says
I just got home from visiting my kids and my five year old granddaughter– about 2500 miles from here. My granddaughter didn’t want to leave us at the hotel, she clung to the door and fussed a bit before we played “zombies” and chased her to her Daddy’s car. It breaks my heart to live so far away from her. She’s a great kid– she even cheated to let me win a board game because she was worried that I might be sad because I hadn’t won any games that night.
Dottie N. says
Welcome home…..leaving grandkids until the “next time” is definitely difficult (especially when (in my case) I grew up being able to visit my grandparents each and every weekend – they lived a little over an hour away). Our grandkids have lived all over the U.S. (as well as us) and visits are always TOO short, BUT, I always enjoy the memories we’ve made over the years.
Donna says
Thank goodness now days we can video chat. Our Grandparents had to rely on mail or phone calls that were few and far between because of the cost. Glad you made it home safely. Just know you’ll survive until “next time” and cherish the memories. I never understood my Grandma saying “my heart hurts” until I had a grandchild. They are so speciaL
Marilyn Smith says
Judy, I am sure Vince was very happy to see you back home. I also know your left him with plenty of remade meals etc. And, he could even eat out at places you are not crazy about.
We have been so fortunate to see our 48 yr old son the past few summers in Lake Tahoe. A few weeks ago we drove 2 hours to San Diego to watch our Kaitlin playing in a soccer tourney. We had a wonderful weekend with the,. We may not see them again until Thanksgiving and then Christmas. They both work, Tyler is in college and Kaitlin is in school and their weekends evolve around soccer. We used to have Tyler all the time on weekends and we loved it so. But, when Kaitlin came along, things changed. Tyler was into sports. We started going there very often and they never came here. We do manage to see them all 5 or 6 times a year but it is never enough for a Grandma! We need to stay in a hotel now when we go. Not enough room to sleep comfortably and one of the kids has to give up their bedroom.
Miss my 10 yr old and 19 yr old, my 47 yr old son and his sweet wife. But, we raised our kids to become independent and they have both done very well. I was independent by age 7 going to GS camp for 2 weeks, wanting to stay again and not go home. I stayed. My summers were full of camp and learning all about the mountains, lakes, ocean and wonderful friends. Also, learning to work hard.
I loved my life growing up and so glad to have 2 independent children who have followed in my footsteps!
Kudos to Chad and Nicole!!!
And hugs to that sweet Addie!
Marilyn
Kim in KY says
This Grammy completely understands. My daughter and 2 of my grandchildren live 1000 miles away from me. I have no problem with my daughter living where her heart takes her but I surely do wish her heart had stopped much closer to me. lol! This year events have conspired to keep them from coming here for a visit so I haven’t seen them in person since last October. Thank goodness for FaceTime! I’m gearing up for a 2-week visit in October and the time is dragging. Those grandchildren are so special, aren’t they? My 4 range in age from 13 down to 3 and each one of them is the smartest, cutest, most of all time. lol!
Emma says
How fun – I drove near your neck of the woods while you were gone, and then back again right after you returned! I drove from Waco to Lubbock and back this past weekend, and when I heard Brownwood mentioned on a radio commercial I did a double take – I didn’t realize I’d come so close to you!