Happy.... Everything
Hi Mom,
It has been one crazy holiday season, but I never want to forget to put my thoughts to the page when it comes to your blog. I will never let a year go by where I forget to remind you... whether you can read it or not... how very missed you are.
This was a big year for us. Cameron's first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and his 1st birthday was yesterday! We have been to countless parties and he is such a little social butterfly, just like his mommy. :) You would be so proud of how happy and funny he is. He is starting to stand, talk, and have the greatest little personality. I can just imagine what a kick you would get out of him. I am so lucky that his other grandma is filling the role for both of you with so many flying colors, and his grandpa Hayes is absolutely hands on and in love with him too. Dad is also so proud and cute when it comes to him, and all the kids for that matter. You wouldn't believe it - he actually got them all McDonald's GC's this year! I don't have to tell you Dad isn't really the gift buying type (much less for 15 kids), so I thought that was the cutest, and I'm sure you would have too. He's hanging in there mom. We all are. But we still miss you terribly and there is always a void in these happy seasons where you should be. We make the most of our time together though, and I think you'd have peace in your heart about that.
Tomorrow is New Years Eve. Last year we brought our new baby home that day, and this year he's having a sleepover with his grandparents. We've come a long way since then! This holiday in particular always makes me miss you a little extra because of our phone calls after midnight to wish each other a happy new year and say I love you. You were usually at work, having a pot luck with the girls. :) I probably post this same memory every year, but it's because it was just one of the small memories that I will always hold dear. I am so proud of the mother daughter relationship and friendship we had. I can't imagine feeling closer to someone as I did to you. Thank you for instilling so much good in my heart and life. You were the best and I will miss and love you every day, always.
It has been one crazy holiday season, but I never want to forget to put my thoughts to the page when it comes to your blog. I will never let a year go by where I forget to remind you... whether you can read it or not... how very missed you are.
This was a big year for us. Cameron's first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and his 1st birthday was yesterday! We have been to countless parties and he is such a little social butterfly, just like his mommy. :) You would be so proud of how happy and funny he is. He is starting to stand, talk, and have the greatest little personality. I can just imagine what a kick you would get out of him. I am so lucky that his other grandma is filling the role for both of you with so many flying colors, and his grandpa Hayes is absolutely hands on and in love with him too. Dad is also so proud and cute when it comes to him, and all the kids for that matter. You wouldn't believe it - he actually got them all McDonald's GC's this year! I don't have to tell you Dad isn't really the gift buying type (much less for 15 kids), so I thought that was the cutest, and I'm sure you would have too. He's hanging in there mom. We all are. But we still miss you terribly and there is always a void in these happy seasons where you should be. We make the most of our time together though, and I think you'd have peace in your heart about that.
Tomorrow is New Years Eve. Last year we brought our new baby home that day, and this year he's having a sleepover with his grandparents. We've come a long way since then! This holiday in particular always makes me miss you a little extra because of our phone calls after midnight to wish each other a happy new year and say I love you. You were usually at work, having a pot luck with the girls. :) I probably post this same memory every year, but it's because it was just one of the small memories that I will always hold dear. I am so proud of the mother daughter relationship and friendship we had. I can't imagine feeling closer to someone as I did to you. Thank you for instilling so much good in my heart and life. You were the best and I will miss and love you every day, always.
posted by Becky Castady | 11:13 AM
1 Comments:
Well said Becky!! She was the best and I miss my bonding buddy all the time. I consider myself lucky to have her be such a special part of my life. She was truly an inspiration to all. I see a part of her in all of you though and for that you should be so proud of who you are as well.
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