I love this shell that I found on the beach in Corolla, NC. It looks like a heart with a heart inside of it, at least to me. My heart was cracked wide opened this week as I had to leave my little guy and return to work. I knew that it would be difficult, but it was even harder than I thought. He did great, it's his mommy who is having a tough time. I definitely did not survive the two days without tears and a million phone calls and text messages to my mother. This week was only two days! How will I manage five next week. His smile melts my heart though, and he was so excited to see me when I got home. I know that I have to work for right now and that it will provide him with everything that he needs. I do this for our family and I have to remember that. Although winning the lotto still sounds like a really good option to me.
The weather here today really feels like fall and I welcome that because it has been so incredibly hot here. I loved the summer, but at the same time wish I was able to do more things outdoors. I am hoping to get some good activities in on the weekends this fall. There should be lots of fall festivals going on. JP loves to be outside and I have a feeling he isn't going to mind the cold too too much. He wasn't a fan of the heat that is for sure. I am definitely looking forward to the cooler weather.
I haven't had much time to get much creating in recently, but I have some ideas that I want to try. We'll see if I can find the time.
Aww Gina, I know just how you felt leaving the little one. Going to make this brief, but this is what happened the first time I left my little guy (who is now 21!!) at school: I was afraid he would be upset and carry on, as many do. I left the room, looked back in, and he had already gone over to the toy trucks to start playing. I was CRUSHED!! He was not going to miss me after all!! He did fine, but I still crumble when he goes back to school or leaves for extended periods, and I know I always will.
ReplyDeleteYour heart photo and your description captures what you were feeling so eloquently, Gina. I hope you feel better today and it's not so hard on you the next time :)
ReplyDeleteyes, gina! thank you so much for your great interview! it will be posted in the series soon!
ReplyDeletethanks for reading my blog and your comments! much love, d.
p.s.: love the little feet in the sand picture!