Day 1

First, daddy had to say goodbye  to Miss C

Then, we had to take one last family photo! (Ignore the red nose and watery eyes, it was a sad day!)

To make Caroline feel better, she went to play with Mimi and Pop's cat, Chewy. She used to be SO afraid of the cats...my have times changed! Chewy is now afraid of miss priss!

Then, for entertainment purposes, Mimi decided to use the remote control cat toy with C. She (ok, they- both Mimi and C) had quite a great time!

Then, for our first of many girls' nights, we had to have some chocolate pudding...and the spoon was just too much when you can use your fingers!

When we were all cleaned up and in our pajamas, of course, we had to take a picture!

Today was hard. I am not going to try to pretend it was not. But, I know that B is doing something for our country and I am grateful for that and proud of the sacrifice he is making.  I have set through years of Veteran's Day assemblies at school and never really thought about what it meant to the men and women being honored.  I am beginning to understand now.  I know the pain I saw as I watch B say goodbye to C and I today.  I know the pain I felt as I left the airport (with sunglasses on inside, because that is clearly less awkward than crying like crazy...). So, tonight, I go to bed with a sad heart and full of pride for my veteran.

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