So, something kind of big just happened.Taro and the Kiddo just left home about a half hour ago.
They're going to Florida for a few days (they'll be back on Sunday).
Tonight will be the first time the Kiddo and I have spent a night apart since he was born 25 months ago.
So it's kind of intense.
Ever since we hatched this plan for a fun father-son getaway a couple of weeks ago, Taro and I have been excited, but also more than a little bit nervous about what the experience would be like for the Kiddo. Would he be emotionally traumatized? Would there be crying and wailing and sobs from him as they try to leave me?
Well.
Let's just say that after we shared a very sweet and tender and happy "goodbye," the Kiddo leapt into his dad's arms and waved to me as they got into the cab.
I kept it together until the car was out of sight,
until I was inside our building,
until I was on and then off the elevator,
until I had turned the key in our lock,
until the door was closed.
And then I fell to pieces.
We're talking desperate, hugging-a-pillow sobs.
I'm not really a crier. I didn't know I had that in me!
But boy do I miss them already.
Now look who's emotionally traumatized ;)
Awwww... what a sweet post. I would have lost it too.
ReplyDeleteoh no!!!! i can only imagine what that must feel like. hugs and kisses to you!!!!
ReplyDeleteAw sweetheart. I totally feel your pain. I am crying too. I love you.
ReplyDeletexoxo
so timely. i am leaving for my first solo trip tomorrow morning for three days....haven't been away from my sweet girl since she was born (except overnight in the hospital when I had sweet boy)...three years is a long time, so I know I am due....but....I can relate. :) There will be tears for this mama, too.
ReplyDeletethat is so sweet. i love this post. it must be hard to be away from him. xo
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet picture!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel better! And Sunday is just around the corner!
I'm trying to hold it together right now too ... Dan and I are leaving Kate with her grandma Wachdorf tomorrow so I can go with Dan on the first couple of days of a business trip to Las Vegas he's taking. I know Kate is going to be fine, and she's so excited about Grandma being here, I doubt she'll even notice we're gone. But I'm probably going to sob my way onto the plane. It's hard to let our babies out of our sight, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteAhhh stay strong mama! Even though you know they're having a blast doing guy time, it's so hard to be the one staying back. I had baby/mama apart time a couple of months ago and I remember being so excited to have "all this free time" and then she was gone and I didn't know what to do with myself.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to check on you all day but was afraid I would interrupt the good-byes. It want be long until Sunday!
ReplyDeleteParting IS such sweet sorrow BUT the reunion is sweeter joy!!
I Love You Very Much!!!
i would cry that much too. but what a beautiful opportunity for your boys.
ReplyDeletei got all choked up as i read your post. what a great time the boys will have, but i know he'll miss you too. hang in there and relax and enjoy the quiet time before life gets even more hectic!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
allegra
The first time is always the hardest.
ReplyDeleteHe is going to have so much fun and for a couple of days when he gets back he will have so much fun recalling all of his adventures. That's my favorite part, to hear how they remember the activities.
Did he take a camera? That is what I LOVE seeing. We start our boys out young with the camera and it's hilarious to see what they get so excited about on vacations.
I still do this. I left my guys (now 2 and 3) recently for a few days and wept for 45 minutes in the car and wept when I saw them again. They were just like, oh hey mama. That pic you posted is perfect. Enjoy some time to yourself though, that can be fun too!
ReplyDeleteI'm about ready to cry with you. Oh, how that would just tear me up to spend a night away from Levi. I know, someday, that day will come. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I will turn into an absolute mess. I just hope I can keep it together long enough for Levi not to see it. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteI feel for you...I had not left my 2 little ones (7 and 5!) until out of the blue I had to go away for work for 3 weeks!! 3 weeks, and then to make it even more stressful my husband had an international business trip planned for the same 3 weeks. My dear mum was a lifesaver and even my dad took them for 3 days...it was great bonding time with their grandparents that i am sure they will remember fondly. Me...I cried myself to sleep the first week, came home for the weekend and realized they were coping so treated the next 2 weeks like a vacation...evenings out for dinner and the movies...lovely. Sunday will be here soon, enjoy your weekend of YOU time!
ReplyDeleteAw, Leigh! That must be really hard. But I'm sure he and Taro are having quality father-son time together. :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I cannot imagine that right now! :) I would lose it too...Sounds like they're having fun though and you're getting some quiet time to yourself before your 2nd precious one arrives! Just curious - are you still breastfeeding? Sorry if that's too personal but I'm still breastfeeding our almost 20 month old and was just curious how it's working out if so...TU! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry...that sounds gut-wrenchingly awful! Thank goodness it's only a short time away. I hope you're able to enjoy the time to yourself:)
ReplyDeleteI've just discovered your blog. This post is so sweet ... I didn't spend the night away from my pip squeak the first 2 years either. It is so strange to spend the night alone.. a huge mama milestone that is perhaps under rated, no?
ReplyDeleteoh. lump in throat adorable.
ReplyDeleteI remember the first time I left my 2-year-old daughter with her daddy overnight quite clearly because I totally cried. I haven't left her since. ;)
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