I don’t like saying goodbye to my children. 

They both live too far away – and they both enjoy coming home which I like very much.

Visits home now are usually extended and filled with concentrated family time, so much talking til late at night and food – let’s not forget the food.  [Last time my son and his girlfriend were up to visit, I referred to someone as “delicious”.  Shae concluded that since she had previously dubbed food as my “love language”, that reference made sense].

The distinct problem is the end of the visit.  While I could not be more proud of how independent my children have grown to be, I am also always very sad to say goodbye.  Jaclyn leaves in the morning. 

So, I have learned that the way I manage goodbye is to always have our next visit on my calendar.  With a family wedding, and multiple holidays coming up I am in pretty good shape with both of my children through the end of the year.  I’ll take it.

Now I say goodbye, for now, with a few tears.