it's never easy to say goodbye

We had another fabulous day at the lake today, bittersweet because it was the last one we got to spend with the extended family. After their naps, Caedmon and Mirella got all packed up to leave with their parents, and though Dennis said goodbye to everyone then, he came into town with Gran and got to play with them for a few more precious minutes. I said my farewell at the lake house, though, and sniffled my way through cleaning up and packing the car and checking the Carroccinos in to their flight online. I was a basket case by the time I picked David up from work. It is usually not this bad, but with things so rough for us financially, I have no idea when we'll all see each other again. Plane tickets are not cheap! And I already miss Michael and Kristin and the kids so much and will treasure our time together and late night talks and cuddles with the little ones... *sniff*

Dennis was happy to be home and barely made it til a 7:30 bedtime. He's been doing some serious playing this week. He seems to be fine, though a bit worried about sad-eyed Mommy, and he was conscientious about giving me lots of hugs. I love that little guy, and I'm so happy that he was so affectionate with his aunt and uncle and cousins, free with his hugs and snuggles and happy greetings every time he saw any of them. I know he will certainly miss everyone.