SOLSC 3/25/14 - A Gift Waiting for us

A long day yesterday - driving from AR to IL.  But what was waiting for us when we arrived made the long drive so worthwhile.  I sent a text to Michelle around noon to let her know where we were and approximate time of arrival.  She immediately sent one back telling us that M had been very concerned because we weren't there yet.  She told M & P that she would check her phone and poof there was the answer.  M told Mommy she couldn't wait till we got there and P told her that she was probably going to be shy.

When we arrived, it was quite the opposite.  P came running to the door with an envelope in hand, saying "Hi Grandma, hi Grandpa.  I've got something for you".  She gave hugs and kissed and proceeded to open up the envelope (she covered the envelope with lots of heart stickers).  P had drawn each of a picture.

M on the other hand met us at the door, said "Hi" and ran behind the couch.  But then, after Grandpa raised P up to the ceiling, M was right there and wanted to touch the ceiling too.  I picked up P and she gave me a really big squeeze and I stood her on head.  M said "Can you do that to me?"  I said only if you give me a hug and kiss.  Big kisses and squeezes.

From that point on, there was no stopping them.  Come see this, can you read me a book, can we draw, look at this....  What fun!  How I miss being around them more often, but it makes it so special when we do arrive.  Can't wait to see what we'll be doing the rest of the week.  I'm embracing every moment of this week - they are growing up way too quickly.