Things Change

Its been so long since I have blogged.  I have missed doing this.  Christmas has come and gone, New Years too and I am looking forward to Spring.  Christmas was different this year.  We celebrated early for the first time in 30 years. Once the children move out and live in different cities, its sometimes hard for all to make it home for Christmas. 10 days before Christmas we had a great and  wonderful celebration with our son, his wife and our daughter.  The other 2 children live too far away to make it home this year.  That means on Christmas Eve my husband and I were alone.  I missed the years when the kids were little and excitement filled the air. The squeals and giggles, the surprised look on those little faces. I remember the little Christmas plays and concerts, when they sang in choir.  I found myself teary eyed through Christmas Eve and into Christmas day. My husband and I had a quiet evening.  We ate a wonderful meal and enjoyed each other.  I was so thankful as I looked around and realized I am blessed to have those memories!  We have so much to look forward to.  I know one day my home will be filled with little ones again.  Grandchildren will giggle and laugh with excitement.  I will be a first time Grandma any moment and can't wait to hold that little one in my arms.  The only thing is, I have to go to Australia to do that.  Yes, things change but I am adapting to it.