Last night Emma Rose went to her first sleep over party. As she doesn't even like to sleep down the hall, I was not surprised when she told me that she would call when the girls were going to sleep and I could come and get her. Imagine my surprise when she called at 8:30 to tell me that she was going to TRY to spend the night and would call if she changed her mind. Since she did not have her sleeping bag, pillow, or clothes for the next day, I went by her friend's house to drop them off. Somehow in those 15 minutes, she changed her mind again. She said she was coming home later. I told her that was OK and I would come when ever she called. The girls played games and watched movies. Finally at 11:30 the phone rang. Emma Rose decided that she was staying. Part of me was very proud of her for being so brave. She likes to worry over everything, so this was HUGE for her. Another part of me was sad. Emma Rose will always be my first "baby" no matter how old she gets. A part of me will always remember her snuggled up in my arms sucking her thumb and sleeping peacefully. But tonight, that would not be. No hug good night. No kiss good night. In an instant my sweet baby had grown into a girl. I don't think I was ready for that. I knew this day will come and there will be many others like them, but I didn't think it would be so soon. Time is so precious. The gift of Emma Rose is a rare treasure.
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Hi Deborah!
Your story of Emma Rose's first sleepover is so heart warming. I had tears in my eyes while reading it -- I still do. She will always be your baby, and I know she will cuddle up and need her mom for years to come. Be brave and try not to worry about her growing up too fast.
I'm so glad to see you join us bloggers! I'm currently updating my old blog: http://www.slowboat-to.blogspot.com/, but have a new one too: http://dreamingofmaiya.blogspot.com/
I hate to admit, but I haven't been all that inspired to write much lately, but am trying to get over that. I can't wait to meet you, and hopefully the girls, in China!
Have a great weekend!
Susan
My girls are proof that they are still Mommas Babies and they are grown young women now. Holly at 20 still loves to cuddle with me on the couch. I guess that is the love of a daughter.
Susan is right Emma Rose will always be your baby no matter what!
My May (Emma Rose's July00DTC Firecracker buddy) attempted a slumber party on Friday night. She called me at midnight to come and get her. I had to take her sleeping 4 and 5 year old sisters, too, as Daddy was out fighting a fire. May was so embarrassed to tell me she had been crying because she missed Mom, Jane and Irene sooooo much. I told her that she was awefully lucky to have someone that she missed sooooooo much that she would cry about it. :-) I know the day is very close where she will be able to stay all night. But, with all her past attachment issues, I was really glad that she was sad and needed to come home this time. Great blog, Deborah! Keep writing!! Love from Colorado, Holly (mom to 3 from Jiangxi)
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