Sunday, October 17, 2010

Where the heart is

When one of my girls has been home for a visit I always have a hard time getting back in the groove.

Today has been no different.

I have a million things to say but the words, they just swirl.


My youngest daughter has been home for a few days of fall break and you know something I've realized about young adult children?

About five minutes after they're back in the house it feels like they never left.

I hear her turning on the shower and see her purse on the counter.
I watch her petting the dog and see her pouring a glass of juice from the frig.
I hear music floating from the piano and I register the familiar ringing of her cell phone.
I see her sitting across the table at dinner and lounging in her jammies on the couch at night.
And when I walk into her room in the morning and she is tucked in sweetly sleeping it does not feel the least bit odd.

Home.


That word packs a whole lotta punch doesn't it?

10 comments:

  1. I hope you had a lovely visit! You have beautiful daughters! :)

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  2. You are so right. It's like they never left!
    Glad you had such a good weekend!

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  3. Glad you has a good weekend with your daughter. You had great weather and looks like great company!

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  4. Sounds like your having a wonderful visit with your daughter. Enjoy!

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  5. How lovely that is, isn't it? Glad it was a warm and fun time for you both!

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  6. Now this post almost made me cry - lol - I know what you mean. I love the house when EVERYONE IS HOME! :>))

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  7. I'm so glad you're enjoying your time together! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Ahhhh....just as it should be. Enjoy!

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  9. Aww....that is so sweet, I'm glad you have had some time to spend with her.

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