Ain’t no sunshine when she is gone
July 12th, 2010Ain’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.
July 12th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
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!
July 13th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Love this post. Thanks for sharing the cuteness and the conflicting emotions.
July 13th, 2010 at 11:48 am
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????