Goodbyes...Saturday May 16th

Annie Madelyn and Nana

Today I woke up with a lump in my throat. Today was the day Nana was going home and I was not looking forward to her departure. I knew Mason and I could handle it but somehow the reassurance my Mom provided, made me feel like a better Mom and like I could do this parenting thing and maybe even do it well.

Nana, Annie and I spent the day relaxing and tidying up so that when Nana did finally have to go, that things seemed managable. We talked a lot and laughed, talking around the issue of the day as I know we were both dreading the inevitable departure.
Later that day, my friend from University Mel was also coming by to visit Annie, Mason and I. Mel was recently offered a job working for Environment Canada and was leaving on Victoria Day to start her new job and new life in Edmonton.

So, overall as much as I was looking forward to seeing Mel and spending another day with my Mom I was not really happy about what was to come. Around 4pm Mason arrived home and soon, Mel was at our door. Nana took this opportunity to quiety leave, so that tears would be kept to a minimum. Mom--I think we both failed on this one.

Thankfully, I didn't do the ugly cry for too long as I think Mel, Mason and Annie would have wondered what do say/do. When I did stop crying we had a really nice visit with Mel and Annie as per usual was her charming self winning another one over with her killer eyes.

For the second time that day I had to say goodbye...I hate goodbyes. Even though Nana and Mel are only phone calls away it was a tough day despite the wonderful time we shared.

I miss them both already!

Love,
Amber, Mason & Annie