Today was Jaime's last day of school.
And me being the sentimental sap that I am went to the school about an hour before school was out so I could hang out with the kids and Jaime, one last time…<rolling eyes> I know, I know….go ahead, make fun of me, but you know, I've been volunteering in Jaime's classroom for the better part of two years and I really adore these kids. I enjoy spending time with them and I just wanted one last hour with them. I will miss them. And I wanted to be there for Jaime, I had a feeling the good bye would be tough for her. I'm glad I went because it was tough for her and hopefully me being there for her, helped. My poor baby cried and it made me cry. I have been in her shoes so many, many times in my life and it just made my heart break for her because I know what she is feeling….
<sigh> Good-bye's SUCK.
But all in all, she wound up okay…she cried on the way home but she pulled herself together and has been fine the rest of the night. Yay!! Broken hearts that Mommy's can't fix really, really suck and I'm glad she seems okay now.
Today was another last. All four of us girls (Danielle, Kim, Rachel and me) got together for a lunch for Danielle's birthday and our "last lunch" with the four of us. I had the waiter take a picture. I just love how my shirt is all bunched up on my friggin' boob, but whatever, it's a great picture. I am so glad we did this!
From left to right…Kim, Danielle, me and Rachel.
Man, when I look at this I realize just how much we all have seen each other through….weddings, babies, new jobs, moves, new houses, medical issues, the highs and lows of marriage…..I could go on and on. These women have meant so much to me over the years and they are attached to so many memories. I wish I could box them up and take them with me….I love my history with these ladies and I know we'll keep in touch and make many more memories…maybe not the Saturday nights of downing 5 bottles of red wine, or impromptu walks, or stopping by because they are in the neighborhood….but we'll find a way to make some new amazing memories because they are amazing women and just being their friend has made my life better and I don't care how many miles away I am…I plan on keeping them in my life. 🙂
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