My parents came out to visit this week and I took a week off work to spend with them. We had not seen them for 18 months in person (pregnancy and babies make travel to England rather challenging), but we Skype video-chat pretty regularly. It was the first time they were meeting Jack and they absolutely *fell in love* with him. The feeling was definitely mutual on the baby side of the bargain.
It was a *fantastic* week. We took a weekend trip to Tahoe, had an evening with Erica’s dad and her brother and his girlfriend, another evening with Erica’s mum and step-dad, and of course, plenty of time with them with Erica, Jack and I.
They left to go back home today.
This afternoon I have felt rather empty; I miss them both.
I am tremendously thankful for my life, and thankful every day for my beautiful wife and baby, and my wonderful British, American, and Italian families. I knew I would feel this way when they left, but an awesome week with my family was well worth it for a shitty few days missing them.
Sometimes the empty moments just make you realize how full your life really is.
Mum and dad, I love you both, and can’t wait to see you in September. 🙂
