The week is off to a busy start between doctor appointments, school uniform shopping, and medical stuff for school. My daughter A came home late Friday night. My dad flew her home, and he stayed with us for the weekend, flying home Sunday night. His visit was awesome! We drove around and took him to tons of pretty places across the island. My dad is really fun to hang with. We got to talk art supplies, too. His mother was a painter, and she was really gifted. My dad is studying drawing in his spare time now that he’s retired. I can’t wait to see what he creates! My whole family is creative in one way or another. It’s fun just to open new art supplies together. Sometimes, I send my parents poems.
Since he left, I have been feeling somehow deflated and also super busy with errands. I hate being so far from my family. I miss my dad. I miss my mom, too. I love it here, but I’m so far away from everyone.
Tomorrow I have to take A to the doctor. After that, I’m hoping to make the most of the last days of summer with A. I plan to take her bowling at least once, and maybe to the beach. I’d also like to see if she can volunteer at the animal shelter with me. She has already made friends on our street and will want time to play with them, so I know she won’t want to hang out with me every day. My baby is growing up. But I still want to get out together and make memories.
Life at Home 