I'm going to Dallas. I think that's the best place for me after I graduate. But I was looking at a bunch of old pictures with the W kids and I felt so sad to be leaving them behind. I don't know what I'll do; I'll have withdrawals for certain. They're like my little siblings. When I was in Taiwan I was so sad because my sister would babysit them and tell me things they'd do and I wished I could be there with them. Seriously, who wouldn't want to be? They're so cute. Oh how I miss their chubby cheeks!
I feel silly saying the friends I'll miss the most are all less than 10 years old. But they're always my friends and I'll always be theirs. They make me so proud. They're the ones I started writing stories for. Now I feel like writing stories and telling silly stories is something I could never be without. Who else would laugh when I make silly faces and tell stories about chickens who are superheros.....
One thing I'll always be grateful for is realizing how much I like babysitting. It makes me excited to be a mom. If it weren't for the W children, I feel like I wouldn't really know myself and I would not have realized a lot of my talents. Who knew I could make up a story on the piano that was about pirates? Who knew I could even talk dramatically while playing the piano? Who knew I could tell stories? Who knew I could be so clever? The W children did. And now they're clever ones too.
I feel like when my Mom was sick (in high school) sometimes I forgot who I was because I felt like having fun was "bad" and I forgot that I could be any fun to anyone. But I could always have fun with the W children when I babysat even though my Mom was in the hospital or sick. That taught me a lot. Maybe that's why when in college I feel overwhelmed and stressed and feel like I'm no fun I like to babysit. It reminds me that people like who I really am and I'm fun to be around. After all, the W children's friends always tell their parents that I'm the best babysitter!
Thanks for the memories little W kids!
And remember, you're never too grown up to climb trees. :)
3 comments:
That's really adorable!! I guess in a sense these kids have taught you some valuable lessons about yourself and now you are ready to move and learn even more new things and spread the joy they taught you!
Gee Kel. Way to make me cry at work. ;) But really.
And we should get these stories written down. I've met a couple people lately that illustrate. You should write the stories down, get them illustrated and published. I can help you! I really think you could be the next Dr. Suess!
I really like the two posts here from Hayley and Carlie. They have some great encouragement for you! They are right on the mark! Don't forget, you'll be coming home almost once a month so you can still visit the kiddies. I'm so glad they have been a part of your life. They have taught you so much about yourself and have helped you develop amazing talents. Now they are copying you! So cool! Love ya! Mom
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