So it was our first full week back to school after two glorious weeks off. No homework, no schedules, no early wake-ups, and no extra-curricular activities. So we struggled a bit. We ran all week long and we just feel very excited to have survived it all. Tanner got to celebrate his birthday with his classoom on Wednesday and that was fun for him. You can tell he is the life of the party. Cute , smart kid. And we all know he gets that from his mother. LOL.
It was a busy week , just trying to get back into the groove of it all. The kids really struggle with school starting so very early so by the middle of the week they do not like me and I usually feel the same way about them. But we made it through and even laughed.
But this story of Cassie amazed me and brought tears to my eyes. We had just gotten home from karate on Tuesday night. It was dark outside (which the kids do not see much of since they are usually in bed). However, she was the last one out of the van and just stood staring into the sky, and then she said, "I sure do miss you Daddy." It was as though she could feel his presence or somehow she knew he would be looking at the same sky. If we had be discussing him it would not have been such a unique experience but it truly came from no where but right down deep from her heart. Precious.
Sleep well my friends!!
3 comments:
I agree Jackie. It's so much easier when the kids are out of school. I know a lot of mom's who love it when school is in but not me!
I got a little tear for Cassie. My dad was Air Force and I remember missing him terribly when he went TDY.
Must be hard for all of you.
Oh Jackie. Your kids are so sweet. I cannot imagine how tired you must be but want you to know that I think you are amazing! I admire you so much. How do you Jarvis girls get to be so strong?!? I am sure all miss Jay terribly and pray for you all and for his safe return.
How sweet is that!! Deployments are hard on everyone, but the little ones seem to not only internalize things, but say really profound things during those times. Hang in there!
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