Almost over....

With all the apprehension and anticipation over my in laws coming to visit, I can't believe how sad I am that the visit is almost over. I have loved watching Delanah bond with her grandparents. She is so excited to see them and loves having them for her audience. She is really going to miss them next week. I am going to miss them as well. This visit has been quite enjoyable, especially this last week when I haven't been so crazy stressed planning a party :)
Okay, yesterday was pretty bad...we were all tired and Delanah was super fussy! It was nice to have people around who not only understood, but helped with the chores without me asking, they just did. That was so nice.

I hate that we live so far away from Dave's parents. Delanah loves them so much and they love her and I wish they could spend time together every week. I have been stepping aside a lot to let them spend as much time with her as possible, and I must say, it's a lot easier than I thought it would be. I am learning! I don't have to be in control of everything, I can let things roll off my back, I can keep the big picture in mind...cultivating a relationship with family.

I know there are going to be a lot of tears Sunday morning. Delanah will have no idea what's going on, just that her Grandma, who loves to sing her songs and read her books and make her smile, will be crying and her Granddad, who loves to play games with her and make funny noises and show her interesting things, won't be getting in the car with her to go home. Mommy will be crying and the house will be so quiet. I have been trying to take a lot of pictures and get the video camera out. I want Delanah to know that her Grandparents love her so much...man this is gonna suck!

Today at lunch Ros left the table for a moment and Delanah called after her. Two short weeks and my sweet pea has claimed them! Okay, enough sentimental chatter for one night. Tomorrow we are expecting snow and time in an outlet mall...I need some sleep!