Goodbye Grandma and Grandpa!

Tucking my little ones into bed felt a little.... different. After tubby time, I automatically thought that I needed to hand Cannon to grandma for his final snuggle of the day. I am not sad my parents are gone because they left us in a very good place; the house clean, the car cleaned, the laundry caught up, but I miss them. Ella picked out a shirt for school today and said, "This shirt smells like Grandma. I will wear it so I can remember her and not miss her." We are so blessed to have them so close (and yet still too far) and in a stage in their lives to be able to come up and pick us up off the floor when we are struggling. I didn't get my camera out nearly enough to catch my dad fixing the fence, hanging picture frames, changing the oil in my car, scooping up dog poop, sweeping the garage, and running the carpools all week. I didn't get the camera out to capture the many quiet moments my mom spent reading Halloween books to the kids, helping Ethan with homework, rocking Cannon in the rocker or stealing kisses throughout the day. I captured those moments in my mind and I am unspeakably grateful for their service in my life. Traditions are a big part of my family, including swedish twists and board games. I did remember to pull out my camera a couple of times. I love you Mom and Dad! We miss you already!