“Um. Not really. I think he still wants you to stay out,” I answered.
Tommy is with my parents in Texas. Mom took him back with her when she visited. He’ll be there attending a zoo camp. Then we’ll come up on the 21st for our beach trip. It’s weird having one kid. Not that Tommy said a whole lot. He’s ten, so he’d mainly be in his room playing video games or reading one of his weather books. Still. I miss him.
“I miss my brother,” Natalie will sigh. Apparently I’m not much entertainment. It didn’t seem like Tommy was a lot either. He’d forever be yelling at Natalie to “GET OUT” or to “LEAVE HIM ALONE!” I guess this amused her.
It’s weird not having someone chowing down on a snack in the afternoon or asking me who created Mario. (Tommy can come up with interesting questions. He’s still obsessed with the fact that his voice is going to change at some point as well. “Will I even know who I AM anymore?” he's said.)
I’ll be ready to have him back by the 21st.
Even if all he tells me was that it was “fine” at his grandparents house.
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Yeah, the balance is just off somehow when one of them is not there!
ReplyDeleteThe last phrase you said made me burst into giggles. Just so like a teen to say "fine" when you want to know how everything went.
ReplyDeleteI hope Tommy has a great time at zoo camp! I always miss my little guy the minute I drop him off somewhere.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love the "fine" response haha!
Oh how the house feels empty when one member of the family is not there! Hopefully it passes fast for you.
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There is definitely an adjustment to be made when one of the family is out of the home. He'll be back in the fold before you know it!
ReplyDeleteAND everything will be just "fine" with him. :) There are days I really dislike that word! lol
As a kid, I used to love it when my Brother's would go to camp or something and I was the only child again. I was all ready to party and stuff...my Parent's didn't see it that way, but I sure did!
ReplyDeleteThis reminded me of my girls! Even though they fight and argue 80% of the time they are together when one isn't here they cry that they miss them.. In saying that when they are reunited again it's all hugs and kisses for all of 10 minutes and then we're back to fighting and arguing!
ReplyDeleteJesus! Please will you do me a favor and NOT title any future posts "Tommy is Missing"? Because i read it and I was like "oh no. . . " and my blood ran cold and my heart sank and and and. . .
ReplyDeleteHeart failure moment.
Zoo camp sounds AWESOME! Way better than going missing!
*grumbles at you*
This is precious! It reminds me so much of my stepchildren. They will fight over stupid little things, but as soon as one of them isn't around, the other looks like a little lost puppy!
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Ya it is amazing what one child does to the cogs of the house.
ReplyDeleteHope he has fun and I hope Natalie survives it....right up to the first fight they have.
He's too cute. I think he will grow up to be a heartbreaker. I know he will be having a good time.
ReplyDeleteWelp, my heart completely stopped beating when I saw this post in my list. Thanks for the panic attack, meanie pants.
ReplyDeleteNow all you need to do is find someone to take Natalie for a couple hours and then you can read and eat chocolate in peace. :)
I remember when Mark started grade one and Jake was just in morning kindergarten, the afternoons with just one kid were so weird.
ReplyDeleteI know he's having a ball!
ReplyDeleteZoo camp sounds like great fun! Is there anything special that just you and Natalie can do together while Tommy is gone? We're going to have this situation a lot this fall when Augie is off to all-day kindergarten and Vi is home with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for scaring the bejesus out of me with your post title!
ReplyDeleteThings ARE different when one of the kids is gone. But it's good for you to have one-on-one time with Natalie, and zoo camp sounds fun for Tommy!
Beach time? I am SO there!
How fun for him to get away. I know it's hard though. My little man leaves to visit my sister on the 21st and will be gone for 2 weeks. :(
ReplyDeleteI hope he has fun at the zoo. It is hot down here and somehow the zoo always seems 20 degrees hotter, but I think I notice it more than the kids. You'll have to tell us how he liked it. I may have to sign my kids up next year.
ReplyDeleteZoo camp sounds 'fine.' I hope he has a good time.
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Zoo camp sounds 'fine.' I hope he has a good time.
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Boys have never been know as the great communicator. Girls on the other hand, never, ever quiet.
ReplyDeleteHugs! I'm sure he'll have a great time, and now you can do all kinds of fun, girly things he'd hate being dragged to! Enjoy it!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome picture of Tommy! It is weird when one goes missing...and quieter too! Have a wonderful day!
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