August 10, 2006 | Mama Smith

thus begins our 2 weeks apart....

...the longest stretch since we’ve been married. Call me pathetic, it’s only been a puny 3 days and I’m already missin’ him. Matthew headed off to London Tuesday evening and made it there safely Wednesday morning. I’ve been visiting my family here in Virginia and being able to rest more than would have been possible staying at home with B by myself.

This evening I escaped for a couple hours alone, driving along these familiar VA back roads to our old home. It’s strange to be back in my hometown, but not in our house with our dogs. Instead my parents have rented an apartment for the next few months until they head to London. It’s a beautiful spot, but just not home. Although with a pool we’ve used practically every day since I arrived, I can’t really complain. These are just part of the changes that mark this new step our family is taking.

Four more days until the first year of Brighton’s life draws to a close and big brother training begins. He’ll celebrate it with his GranTini, my dad whose birthday is tomorrow. Then maybe again with his own dad when he returns from his 2 week trek across the Atlantic. As all moms probably say, I can’t believe it’s been a year. After those first couple of months, time really does fly by with these kiddos.