God brings joy through children
I have been on vacation visiting my family and its always really stressful for me to be here (flashbacks and stuff) . The last time I was here I still had my therapist to talk to for support. The last time I was here, things were still okay between us, I still had my old life, and I hadn't yet gotten dumped by her. I thought everything was okay. Being here and remembering that has been so hard and makes me miss Sharon so much that I can barely breathe at times. I want her back so much. There are so many things I need to say to her. Night times are so hard.
Anyway, being with my sister's kids has been so fun. In just the 2 days I've been here, we have done all this and more:
In less than 2 days (of daylight) we have:
chased tree frogs and caught them and made them a habitat
picked flowers to feed a wild bunny
played with kittens
played in the barn
played on the swings
played "Indiana Jones"
taught the 5 year old how to help with laundry
played school
practiced riding a bike without training wheels!!!!!
played dress up (like Disney Princesses, of COURSE
played doctor
taken 2 baths
gone swimming
made and decorated 3 cakes
done crafts, complete with GLITTER GEL
looked for books at the library
read books together
had a bonfire with grandparents
had ice cream at least 4 times
gotten trapped out in the barn during a rainstorm and giggled our heads off
attacked aunt Pilgrim with a makeup kit (I was QUITE the beauty queen )
and I still have a week left to visit... can you imagine what the kids will accomplish with me by then?
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I'm so glad you're having fun with your sister's kids and getting to see your sister. I hope you can handle the rest of the time, too. I'm praying for you!