Chloe's Vacay

Winter Break

 We had my mom's unveiling.
It was sad.
I think she would've loved all of us gathering together though!
We went out to Stiles Switch BBQ.

 We went to Mayfield Park, but saw no peacocks!

 Peter and Mary joined us later this week.
We went to Chez Zee and Pinballz today.

The boy's first holiday party

So thankful I was able to briefly sneak away to Chewy's holiday party!

One Year Ago

My mom died a year ago today.

She has missed school events, birthdays, and holidays.

We miss her very much.

There are so many things that you think about.

What should I have said? What should I have done differently?

I have friends who still have grandparents.

I have other friends who are way older than me who still have their parents.

Both of mine are gone now.

We work hard to keep my mom's, as well as my dad's, memories alive.

Time goes too fast.

I try to not put off saying things I want to say now.

But today, along with many other people, I just miss my mom.

 My sweet, sweet friend Tamara knit this scarf for me.
The yarn is from my mom's vast, enormous collection of yarn.
It is one of the best gifts I have ever gotten.