Today’s the day. Departure day. D-day. A few tears but mostly excitement and anticipation. The boys distracted me after Kate and John left with hugs from Thomas and a snappy game of war with Chris, followed by the selection of senior pictures.
As I dove into cleaning, I realized the happy chaos that we enjoy when Kate is here. But there is also a chaos in her absence that will take some getting used to. Four chairs at the table. Fewer towels in the bathroom. It feels like chaos. I will miss the sharing of cheese nachos and french onion dip and random television and target runs and playlists. I will continue to enjoy my new music and Fast Cars and Superstars and my new computer skills. For now I am a blogger. I blog. I have blogging skills.
June 2007 will live a long time in my mind and heart as a blast with a mission. (much like our relative in space) Never have I enjoyed so much getting ready for a day I didn’t want to arrive. But here we are. We have lift off – launch successful, and the amazing adventure for Kate is just beginning.
So in preparation I have set the clock on the piano to Lviv time, 8 hours ahead. And I bought my headset for googletalking. And I have bookmarked her blog. And I pray a lot right now as the next five days are critical for settling in and making connections.
Summer goes on with the rhythm of alternating work and leisure. Thomas had a tennis lesson and then went to the pool. Chris spent the morning with video games and now is off to work at the County Market and in usual fashion began getting ready at 1:22 for a 1:30 shift. Not everything changes.
For what changes and what remains the same, I am thankful. Already it has been a wonderful summer to remember.
