Amir and Kiki made it home Tuesday morning. Finally, peace, in the form of a toddler and a husband, has returned to my home. Go figure. Kiki didn't miss a beat. She went to bed and woke up at her usual time the very first night, and even insisted on going to school the next day.
Although, Kiki does keep telling me she wants to live in Israel, not just visit there. I know she loves her grandparents, and cousins, and aunts, and uncles, and it's FUN to be with everyone. If only we could live closer.
I'm elated to have them back, but can't help feel some sadness for them both (and myself) that half our family lives several continents away.
Today we had lunch with two of our close friends and their daughters who also live far from their families- both sides. It occured to me that this is the American condition. People get transferred for work, or go away to college and stay, or simply feel like moving for an adventure (or an escape). Most of our friends are from somewhere else without any family nearby. Thankfully, we have Meemaw.
It's hard and sad to be apart, but we do turn friends into family, and can build community and security for our children if we try.
Still, I wish we were closer and could see each other more...
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Kylie should take some dance lessons from Kiki!!! :)
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