Ouchie, she whimpered and then the waterworks began to flow.
She wept and wept as if it were her own finger that was bleeding. Ouchie, she whispered through her tears and sobbing.
We managed to distract her for a while until she remembered and wandered over to her Dadda for another look. He showed her his sore finger. It was nothing major, just a little scratch not even requiring a band-aid.
Ouchie, she whimpered and once again began to cry. No distraction eased her worry. She continued to cry until I gathered up the first aid kit and covered up the scratch.
All better, I explained, closing the lid on the first aid kit, and her tears.
Compassion never had such beauty. My little girl filled with sadness for her Dadda. Her Dadda, the man that hopes to ease any pain that she ever experiences was unwillingly the cause of her tears. Both our hearts ached.
I have been a bit blue this weekend. I’d be doing my own little things and then wonder why I felt so sad, and then I’d remember. Tomorrow my two loves are going away.
About six months ago I saw some flights were going cheap {$6 for Hubby and Lacey return – crazy} for a trip up the coast so I asked Hubby if he wanted to take Lacey away for a little break. Six months ago I felt like by the time February rolled around Lacey would be a big girl, and she wouldn’t need her Mama. I hoped by February I would be okay with them going away. It is now February, and I am not.
I am quiet in my sadness. This is the first time I’m giving it a voice, right here. I think Hubby expects the sadness. I don’t want him to worry. I will miss them too much. I love my little family more than anything else… and I love having them near me. Within arms reach. Within a hugs reach.
So I’m off to soak up my little family as much I can. Please tell me your weekend was filled with much more happiness, over priced inflatable balloons in the shape of hearts, and chocolate too. How was your weekend, my friend?
What a beautiful piece of writing!
Sorry you're feeling blue hon, hope they're back in a flash and in the meantime you get yourself some wonderful sleep, pamper yourself, do something you've been meaning to for a while, OK?
We did farmgating this weekend and went apple picking, yesterday was just general house stuff.. nothing uber exciting.
Love the new layout xx
oh sweetie, heart breaking stuff, but trust me once you they have left you will walk around wondering what do with yourself, and just as you figure that out, they will be back, always happens..treat yourself with love that is what I say..
Our weekend consisted of the beach mostly..nippers and then a gorgeous swim while the sunset over main beach at noosa, we swam until dark, then dinner at the surf club, it was lovely.
What a lovely little piece. Poor little thing – I hope she never loses that empathy, it's something to cherish.
You made me sad too. But they will be back, and it will be like they never left you. *hug*
I had a great weekend, despite being at work for most of it! Saturday we had dinner at some friends' place, and a good long natter. Sunday, I came home from work at 5pm to find rose petals on the fornt step and hubby cooking me a delicious risotto, and a very decadent brownie dessert with a loveheart on top in choc bits. We drank two bottles of expensive champagne while we watched The Princess Bride (as you wish). There was much romance and then I went to bed at 8:30 while he tiptoed around because I'd been up since 5am. What a darling I have.
Oh, I know exactly what you mean about planning things so far in advance, you think you'll be fine with it when the time eventually comes.
I hope you enjoy your few days of solitude, even while you miss them like crazy!
My weekend was busy. I worked a lot, which felt very strange. Yesterday I got treated to a delicious pancake breakfast. I also ditched the boy for an hour or two in the evening and went out for a Thai Valentines dinner with a girlfriend.
Have a great week!
x
Bless….they are going on a little adventure without you! I still feel like this and my kids are 8 and 6.
“If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.
How wise was our Winnie the Pooh!
Oh, your post made me cry. You will miss them like crazy, but please try to enjoy your quiet time. I'm sure it's very rare (like mine).
I had a very full weekend. My little mans first birthday, a market stall at the Boutique Markets and a doggy play date for the four-legged kids. Phew. I need a weekend to recover from my weekend.
Poor you. It'll be okay – try and enjoy the peace and quiet. I know how it feels. I've got my first child free weekend away in 5yrs coming up in a couple of weeks and I'm dreading it. Silly mums… they'll be fine without us!
awww… i know how much you will miss them but try to take time for yourself… try to enjoy the stillness! it can be such a rewarding creative space when no one else is around… and if you cant bare it, you can always phone me. rowe x
Awwh I totally understand how much you will miss them but before you know it they will be back.
Just enjoy the quite time & relax. =]
Weekend. Was very nice Dad's b'day Party, Then chocolate with friends.
Beautifully written, Chantelle. I have tears pouring down my face. Good luck, and just remember you're doing the right think having Lacey spend lots of fun time with her Daddy. xo
Awwww Ouchie. What a sweetie. I hope your sadness turns to happiness and you get to spend some quality time on yourself.
My weekend was ummm, interesting. Bad to start with, good to end with. 🙂
I'm sure seeing your kid get hurt is not a great feeling. At least you & your husband showered her with lots of love! 🙂 I hope time will go by fast so they'll be home before you know it. xo!
Aww Chantelle, this post made my heart ache. There is such amazing beauty in humanity. Bless your little sweetheart for feeling such compassion for another. That is a beautiful thing. Gosh isn't it so amazing that we can feel so much for another living being? It's this kind of thing that makes me stop in awe in the glory of life. Thanks for posting this xx
Chantelle, Lacey will never be “old enough” to not need her mummy xx
Dear Chantelle. Ohhh I still can't face the thought of spending a night away from my bubba. I'll force myself to do it one day, but that will be when we can leave her with my parents and go on a nice leisurely trip up the coast. Not with a babysitter while living in Darwin to be sure!
I'm sure you'll miss them both to bits but I'm also sure you'll love the me time!