They're gone to Charlotte

Hi. It's been a busy time...I babysat 6 days straight while my son and daughter-in-law were in Chiago for the bar exam, packing the truck, etc. It was heaven, but also exhausting. Knowing they were leaving on 8/4, we tried to pack in as much fun as we could. The anticipation of them leaving was very difficult. My worst time was a couple of weeks ago...I had a bad week, and also the Sunday before they moved. My son was hooking up our webcam and it just hit me...my relationship is being reduced to a webcam?! But that's not how to think about it. This precious webcam will keep me involved in my grandkids lives, and make sure they know who I am! The evening before they moved, I was playing with Jake (Ellie was sleeping and grandpa and my son and daughter-in-law were still packing the truck). I got a little teary and Jake said "What's wrong, grandma?". I said "I'm a little sad that you're moving and I'm going to miss you." He wrapped up the entire "The Power of Now" book by Eckhart Tolle (I love this book!) in one sentence..."But I'm not moving NOW, grandma. So let's play!" The moral...stay in the present moment. Children know this, we have to read and study an entire book to re-learn this. They are a gift of simplicity.
See you soon,
- Anne
P.S. Big truck and car with grandkids arrived safely in Charlotte. My prayers were answered. It doesn't seem real that they are gone, though.