Ain’t no sunshine when she is gone
Ain’t no sunshine when she is gone
Okay that isn’t even sort of true but it does seem like a little sunshine has gone out of our lives. Sabrina left last Wednesday to spend 9 days up north with her grandparents, aunt and uncle. How could things not seem a little less bright without this smile around?
Fortunately, I still have this little one to keep me laughing (seriously – how can someone who doesn’t talk be so funny?):
Tessa is missing Sabrina. She asks for her every morning when she gets up. I remind her that Sabrina is with Grandma and Pap-pap. Tessa immediately says “Pool!” convinced that Sabrina is spending all of this time in a pool with Grandma and Pap somewhere without her. Obviously, the pool at the hotel made quite the impression.
As much as I miss Sabrina (way more than I thought I would), it isn’t all bad. I forgot how low key life is with 1 child. And sometimes, this weird thing happens where there is no noise in my house. It is kind of eerie. Errands? A breeze. Meal time? Super fast. Eye rolling? None. Public restrooms? I haven’t entered one in 5 days.
No refereeing toy disputes.
No jealousy over attention given.
No cries of “I had that!” And no frustrated cries from the youngest over stolen balloons or books.
But around 3:30 every afternoon, Tessa decides that I am, quite possibly, the most boring human being on Earth. She really starts missing Sabrina. I guess torment from your sister is still attention from your sister. She misses her big sister. I can’t wait to see the reunion.
It’s good and not so good right? It’s nice to have time alone with Tessa but it’s not the same without Sabrina. Nine days is a long time but I’m sure it will fly by and your life will be craziness once again. I also can’t wait to hear about the reunion. Video please!
Love this post. Thanks for sharing the cuteness and the conflicting emotions.
Just asked on FB how it was going!! Love this post. It is amazing how “easy” one is, but you miss the others so much. It’s definitely a mixed blessing. I remember the first time the girls went with my parents after Reese came home. We were bored. Laughed at ourselves for being so overwhelmed with one:>) AND, we drove Reese crazy with attention.
This year they are supposed to take him camping too. Three days alone…..what will I do with myself????