Bridget would sit on the floor and ask "do you want to help me with the puzzle?" I did not find one piece that fit but I'm not a puzzle person. It's too frustrating for me. She'd find a piece and say "Oh, I think that goes here" and sure enough it was the right piece. Why is that? How is it that people are so different? Why does something appeal to one person and not interest another at all?
I told Bridget we'd do an all nighter last night and finish the puzzle but that only lasted until 11:07 pm.
They left about an hour ago and as I walked back into the house, there sat the reminder of our visitors and the fun we had in the front room laughing and talking while Bridget worked on the puzzle. Dane helped with a few pieces - - I spent alot of time staring with no success - - and Bill and Dale didn't help but we all had a good time with that puzzle on the hearth.
Bridget made a request this morning, before they left, that we complete the puzzle and send her a picture. THAT WE WILL DO. :)but right now my heart feels very heavy and I'm fighting back the tears. The puzzle will have to wait until I can control my emotions a bit. The feeling was overwhelming as I saw Dale drive out of the driveway as he moves to Utah and Dane and Bridget behind him in their car. I don't want them to live at home but why can't they live closer?
There's nothing worse than a heavy heart of a mother and nothing greater than a joyful heart of a mother. Such opposite feelings.
Bill and I will complete that puzzle and you can be sure that we'll take a picture for Bridget.
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I grew up in a puzzle loving family, so I understand Bridget..they are just addicting. some of my favorite memories are just doing puzzles with my family. They would take days and days sometimes.
I can't even imagine what its going to be like when my kids move away. So So sad ;)
I love puzzles too! But only when I know all the pieces are there. There's nothing worse than a puzzle missing pieces.
Oh your little post made me cry. There's nothing more sad than seeing loved ones leave. I have felt that both times you and dad came to visit in VA, when Dale came to visit both times. It's nice that we have skype, cell phones, texts and emails though. It sure helps me feel closer to everyone!
My mom always says "You know that it was a good visit if you feel sad parting."
Living farther away allows you to value the time you have together when you do meet, and the time spent is more special. So, although you wish they lived closer, your short time together is likely more rewarding because of the distance between you.
I like what Melissa said, you know it was a good visit if you feel sad parting.
Janet, with only 2 kids at our house, I'm super worried they will marry people who don't like me or live so far away we never see them....I'm worried about it already! Ugh! Mothering really does cover the spectrum of emotion.
We have gone through phases when we would do a lot of puzzles, like a few years ago when we put together several 1000 piece puzzles (of Zion's, Garden of the Gods in Col. Springs, and a Christmas nativity scene, for instance) but it has been awhile since we had the time or space to do one. We have done too much repairing/remodeling and weddings/babies/traveling/other projects to have a whole lot of down time to just relax. My house is an absolute disaster right now and I don't think there's a free table or spot for a puzzle anywhere! I will be glad when the work is all done and the mess all cleaned up!
Loved the post. Would you believe I thought that was Emalei on the floor working with the puzzle? Does anyone else think Emalei and Bridget look alike or is it my poor eyesight?
I remember from days gone by how good Abbie was with puzzles. I'm pathetic so that's why I've started studying fractal geometry!
Happy Sabbath everyone.
Aunt Beth
Oh Janet, I know that heavy feeling all too well. And as for puzzles, I can't get them out unless I have absolutely nothing else to do, because I can't stand to leave them undone. So I never get them out....Reading your posts makes me miss WA!
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