Since I kissed his cheeks.
Since I gave him a piggyback ride.
Since we played "wedicwopters". (Helicoptors)
Since I heard he wanted to be a Shark for Halloween.
Since I've seen this:
or this: (oh! pang to the heart.)
He'll be home in 2 hours.
After which I will not let him out of my sight.
Until next week when I have to do it again.
I am often asked if there is a bummer part to my job. No situation or job is perfect but we make the most out of the path we've chosen. And I suppose getting away guaranteed twice a year isn't all that bad. But oh, it can be hard.
What a cutie! Enjoy your time.
Posted by: Trisha MacQueen | October 12, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Awe, tears in my eyes. Where's he been for a whole week? He's so stinking cute!!
Renee
Posted by: Renee | October 12, 2008 at 04:43 PM
There are no words. . .and I agree wholeheartedly.
Posted by: Dorrie | October 12, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Oh that must be so hard for you! Good that you can get your last minute crunch time in when you need it most. Tough to let the little one be gone so long. Absence definitely makes the heart grow fonder!
Posted by: Caroline | October 12, 2008 at 05:44 PM
Always hard to be away from your kids! Especially when they are adorable as yours are. Good luck with Market. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help!
Posted by: Missy | October 12, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Your children are beautiful! I also enjoy the music you put on your blog. Very fun...I think we have similar tastes in music. You might want to try Joss Stone, Corinne Bailey Ray, and any of the songs from the Legends of the Fall soundtracks.
Posted by: Rachael | October 12, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Geez Louise!!! Rip my heart out!!! There is just nothing more important or more huge or more precious than the love of a child from his mother!!! I'm with you sista!!! Happy homecoming!!!
Posted by: Shabby Girl | October 12, 2008 at 06:47 PM
Those pictures are so adorable.
Posted by: Tammy | October 12, 2008 at 07:04 PM
oh i understand completely! my heart aches when i am apart from my children. even for a couple of hours.
Posted by: bec | October 12, 2008 at 08:14 PM
Oh I love those pictures he is getting so big! I can't beleive how photogenic he is! Missing the is hard but the being away for a while is nice!
Posted by: Janelle | October 12, 2008 at 08:28 PM
Those are some sweet cheeks!
Posted by: amylouwho | October 12, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Oh so sweet! It is so hard to be away from them! Enjoy your time!
Posted by: Michelle | October 12, 2008 at 11:00 PM
He's too cute!! I would miss that face too!!!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | October 13, 2008 at 04:12 AM
Beautiful! I love how his eyes shine in your photos.
Posted by: Linn | October 13, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Getting away just helps us appreciate all of the blessings and goodness in our lives.
Posted by: Jessica | October 13, 2008 at 10:27 AM
what a precious gift he is...
Posted by: Shelley | October 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Those are beautiful shots. You have a gorgeous family!
Posted by: Mellissa - wondermommy | October 13, 2008 at 12:24 PM
How Gorgeous is your Little Man...Coming Home will be that much Nicer for you...
cheers
maree
Posted by: maree | October 13, 2008 at 04:31 PM
I can't even imagine how much you've missed your baby boy! This was such a beautiful post...that is one lucky little guy to have a momma who loves and appreciates him so much!! HUGS
Posted by: Nomi | October 13, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Hey! We saw him at the park on Saturday and he and LKJ had a grand time. I don't know how I would handle it if either of mine were gone for a whole week. . .but now you have him back and all is well, right? :)
Posted by: Amber K. | October 13, 2008 at 11:06 PM
I can't imagine how much you have missed him. I can't get up the nerve to leave my two with a babysitter....and I have a 5 year old.
Posted by: Candy | October 14, 2008 at 04:57 AM
Now that is sweet! Brought a tear to my eye. Maybe because I miss my babies (they're just at preschool for 3 hours, but now I just can't wait to give them each a big bear hug). Those pictures are absolutely precious!!!!
Posted by: Shannon | October 14, 2008 at 11:10 AM
Oh Sandi, I can't imagine going more than a day without chubby cheek kisses. You're going to make me cry. I bet you're squeezing him tight now (and doesn't he look like a daddy-clone?)!
Posted by: Jona | October 14, 2008 at 12:38 PM
He has to be the handsomest boy ever! Well...okay I start counting after Jayden but what Mom doesn't?... I can't believe how BIG he is!!! He's...like...a little man!! Dang, I must come visit you!!
Posted by: Carrie | October 14, 2008 at 01:21 PM
Awwwhhh! That post makes me tear up! So beautiful! Just posted your new collection on my blog as i have received it in my shop! Thanks for the great designs!
Posted by: jody | October 14, 2008 at 09:39 PM