Yesterday was our last day together as a family for a very long time. I went to work very briefly, then to a peaceful breakfast with Frank. Then we picked up the kids from school and had a nice day playing at the park, snoozing, driving around in the dinghy...all the stuff I love doing with them. I actually really loved giving them baths last night, too. I cried as I put them to bed, and was comforted by Katreina telling me to dry my eyes. She is sweet and sensitive, and while I worry about her being sad, I know she is also usually the stronger one between the two of us and that she will be fine.
This morning we were all up very early to drop me off at the ship. Trent was moody (as he usually is early in the morning) and Katreina was tired, but we made it. They gave me nice, big hugs and kisses. Katreina was sobbing, I think because she saw that I was, but I asked her to smile for me and she did! The sun was hitting her face and her eyes were super sparkly green with the tears. I will totally miss that beautiful face and Trent's sweet, goofy smile!
Now it's time to get to work. :(
Katreina will keep things in order while you're gone...she's a strong girl, just like her mom! Glad you got to spend your last day doing all the fun family things that will have to wait for a little while. Look forward to hearing how all of you are doing!
ReplyDeleteStrong independant women; that's you & Katreina. She will run the ship at home while you handle that big ship. Hoping the time flies by and you all will be back together sooner than you think.
ReplyDeleteYou guys are sweet! We've obviously fooled you...not very independent but very lucky to have Frank and the kids so we can all hold each other up. Katreina was such a wreck she cried about chipped nail polish! :P
ReplyDeleteWell, hey. I even cry about chipped nail polish!! :p
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