Okay, I am officially pitiful now.
Seth has just been gone too long. This is the first day since he left that he hasn't called me. I didn't insist that he call every day, but, had hoped he would and he did call the first two days, but,not today.
I did what I always do when they are gone. I cleaned his room today. Well, didn't do much other than strip the beds and wash his sheets for him - straightened up a little.
I know, I know, I am just pathetic. But, he's never been gone more than overnight before.
The first time Levi ever really left was the summer he was 15. He went on tour with a band all over Texas, Arizona and into California. He was gone three weeks, including his 15th birthday on which he did not call me. Talk about pitiful.
Funny how this works.. the gradual letting go, the gradual going.
The first step in having another one leave. Damn, it's hard.
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Oh - it is hard. I alternate between why do they have to grow up? And when will they grow up? You mean it is hard with every one? Ugg - I was hoping it would get easier.
Anj, I think it actually gets harder with every one.
Awwww! I'm sending a big hug.
The last time Erin went to her Aunt's, she didn't call me for three days and it killed me. I tried not to be the annoying mom and call her, but I did break down and call her.
I think it starts earlier for girls at leat when it comes to their moms. She is pulling away at 11!
I will know more how you are feeling next week! Satuday my 15 yr old Scott, will be going to a youth conference, called Frontliners, and will be gone till Thursday. Monday I am putting my almost 13 yr old, Michael, on a direct flight to see his best friend for a week in NC. So for a few days I will just have the two younger kids. I will miss them!!!
I can't relate, but my mom goes through this, too, I know.
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