Leaving the boys!

Well, leaving my boys proved to be harder than I could have imagined! 

When we arrived home to Manhattan Beach, California, I told Lizzy and Mark that I really needed to make a reservation to go home but they said they weren't sure they were ready for me to leave! I have to be honest here, surely I thought that after 21 days of close quarters, emotions in high gear, a new 2 year old to figure out, a 6 year old that is supposed to get used to another little human in his life, a new way of life for mom and dad, SURELY, they would be tired of me! Now doesn't that just make me feel so loved!!!!!  

So, I got on my iPad and found a 1/2 way decent 1 way flight home with a layover. Although it would take me an extra 2 hours to get home, it was only $350. Mark got on his iPad and in about 3 minutes my reservation was made and I had the confirmation # in hand. 

As I was getting ready, I heard a knock at my door. "Princess, your breakfast is here!" I opened the door to a beautiful bowl of fruit! It was Mark.

Mark had to get to work, so we said our goodbyes and off he went!!! Somebody needs to work after all!!! I hung out with Cash while Lizzy got her and Jian ready for the airport.

Lizzy loaded up the suitcases as I attempted to get Jian in the car. He LOVES driving and going places, however, he forgot about the carseat situation and proceeded to struggle with his short little legs to get up into the front seat! Oh no! I surely didn't want to leave on a bad foot with him but laws are laws!!! I let Lizzy put him in it and he seemed OK with it as long as the car was in motion. 

When we got to the airport and I had to kiss my boys goodbye, it was NO BUENO!!!!!!! I hated saying goodbye. I was kissing Cash more than he likes now that he is six and he says to me, "it's ok Gaga, I know your story."!!!!! OK. What do you suppose that means? He is a funny kid! I didn't want to go crazy kissing Jian because he was already starting to whimper. I squeezed Lizzy hard, I tried not to cry, turned and left!

Waaaa!!!!!! Waaaaaaaa!!!! Waaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! 

I am just a little distraught as I enter the terminal and not sure where to go, so I got in a line. It wasn't moving so I asked a women who looked like she might know where I was supposed to be, what line am I supposed to be in! I had a paper ticket, but I would have had to dig in my never ending purse to find my glasses to see what it said! She said, "Miss, you are in the wrong line. You are in 1st class. Step over here."

FIRST CLASS!!! WHAT!!!!?!?!!!?!

This is the text I sent my son-in-law:

"Stop the madness!!! 1st class?!?! Really!?!?! Love u so much, but would still love u if I had a layover!!!!! I can't  thank u enough for including me on this intimate experience! I loved every second (except the stink)! I really am a PRINCESS or made to feel like one by all the men in my life! Luv u n miss u all already."

This is the reply:

"You deserve every bit of pampering you may get from the men in your life. So glad you came. Welcome back home but we miss you already. Luv u."

It is a blessing beyond blessings to truly love and be loved as our whole family does. Thank You, God for the gifts and graces you shower us with daily!!!

My glass railings  and refrigerator were covered with precious notes and cards from my grand babies! I got home around 9:45 Monday night and for nearly 2 hours, Paul, Idie, Nicole, Sammy, Lizzy, Buddy and Michael checked out the 2,000 pictures I took! They asked questions and wanted to know all about their new cousin!

Lizzy sent me this picture today. She  took the boys to the farmer's market today where Cassius OBVIOUSLY got his face painted!!! Love those faces!!