This is my brand new niece Norah Jean Claybrook. She was born Dec 3rd and is healthy, happy and perfect. So, why am I feeling so blue? I know that I should just focus on the positive and be thankful that she arrived safely. But, my heart is so torn at the moment. Norah lives in Arizona and I live in Texas. That is a really far distance. I can only imagine how selfish and greedy I sound but it just really isn't fair that I can't hold her, kiss her, shower her with affection. I want to be in her life. Not twice a year at holidays; all the time. I want to be there when she learns to walk, starts ballet and heads off to kindergarten. More importantly, I want Oliver to be in her life. It just isn't fair but I guess life isn't fair. Hopefully my pity party ends SOON because I know I am being ridiculous but my heart hurts. :(
here is a treasury i made for you norah...i'm an auntie.
Aww, I feel for you Jennifer! It has to be really hard and I know if my brother had a baby I couldn't see all the time...it would be really terrible for me too. Hang in there and try to remember that in this day in age there are so many great ways to lessen the effects of distance. Do they have a good way to take videos? Also, if you can Skype with them from time to time that will help! I have to do things like this for my family because they don't live near by. :-)
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ReplyDeleteMy family lives five hrs away and I remember feeling the same way about my nieces and nephews. And now that I have kids, I want them to know their cousins. It's not the same as being around every day, but there WILL be a bond with you guys if you make it! Ingrid gets to see her cousins as often as possible and I just know they're making memories every time. And with cards, emails, care packages, Norah will know her auntie :)
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way. I miss my nieces and my nephew very much and wish I was an "in-town-auntie." I try and send little care packages to them or letters with stickers and a dollar. :)And the cousins love the Skype.
ReplyDeleteNorah is so lovely. Hugs to you!
thanks guys for the positve messages! i don't have skype but guess i will be looking into it asap! the pity party continues for now but hopefully will pass soon!
ReplyDeleteI can relate- my sister had kids before I did, and I felt like it was so unfair that they would know my other sister (who lived close by) more than they knew me! Well, a few years later and guess what? We moved across the country so that we could be closer, and now the cousins are growing up together! I know that isn't the solution for you probably, but I do empathize...!
ReplyDeleteso sad :( we love you aunt jen, and thank you so so so much for the beautiful flowers!
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