A Sad Farewell

When we awoke this morning, Ashton said, "I hate Grandparent's Day because Memaw's leaving." The mood continued. I made funny face pancakes for everyone this morning and mine, as you can see from the picture, had a sad face. That's how I felt about leaving all of them this morning.

But the kids got excited during the drive since we drove through a few tunnels once we reached Atlanta. Ashton played with my electronic Yahtzee game on the way, and calmly told us he got four yahtzees in one game. I found that hard to believe and asked to see the game. Sure enough, four of them and a score of 615. Clayton said he can just see Ashton headed for Bandera every year with Cheryl and me. Last night we introduced him to the real game where you actually roll dice. He enjoyed that and I have a feeling his parents will be playing that a lot with him. Juliet sat beside me and said, "Juliet's turn", and I'd let her roll for me. She even gave me a yahtzee. Angela got two yahtzees and won the game.

It was hard getting out of the car and saying goodbye to everyone. Callan was asleep so I only brushed his cheek. I think Juliet was bewildered by my tears. I hugged Ashton and told him I'd see him Thanksgiving. He's asked if he and Jude can have a sleepover then, and both mothers said YES. Leaving Angela and Clayton was hard too. They were so good to me during my stay and showed me such a beautiful working family. They are truly blessed and I am blessed to be a part of them.

On the upside, Robin was smiling when I got to the baggage claim area and vowed to keep me home with him for awhile. Nothing like being accepted coming and going.