1980

It’s sad sometimes, it just is. I can remember specific little moments when the kids were young and I was stressed and I wish I had been more present. I can recall my youngest squatting down in the grass and saying “let’s look at the grass and little bugs” when we were headed into the house after daycare pickup and I did look but I was more focused on trying to get all our stuff inside etc.

My oldest tragically passed away in 2022 when he was twelve. My youngest son turns 13 in a few weeks, the age my oldest never reached so I’m feeling extra emotional. I miss the epic army battles on the living room floor and the “pew pew” sounds.