Goodbyes are Hard

Goodbyes are hard! We knew Mama was going home eventually, but I never like to think about that part. (You wonder why we are always planning the next visit before this one even ends.)

On Mama's last day, Uncle Cory came to pick her up and spend the day with us. The girls spent time jumping all over him, checking out his new phone and taking lots of selfies with him.

We realized Mama had never been to the state museum and Cory always loves going, so we piled into the car and drove downtown for the afternoon. Even though, I've been to the museum a lot, it's always fun to share it with others and see it through the girls' eyes. Every year and with each new age, they have new discoveries and interests. This was Ella's first time since she was an infant, so it was all new to her. Abby only seemed to remember the Sesame Street exhibit and firetrucks from previous visits. This time, she was really interested in the longhouse and lifestyle of the Native Americans. You could see her soaking up the information like a sponge as we showed her the corn husk toys made by the Iroquois children.  

the 9-11 exhibit

It wouldn't be a trip to the museum without a carousel ride. Love these guys!

Oliver shared our feelings as we watched Mama and Cory drive away. He actually stood there for a solid hour. I'm pretty sure he was longing for Buffy and wondering when his long lost love would return.

There's just something about being with our "people" that always feels like home.  Let's not say "goodbye".  How about "until next time"? It's pretty much all my heart can handle! :)