Yesterday was a Tough Day....

Well, it was time to say goodbye to Joey yesterday. We knew the time was coming, but it did not make it any easier on any of us. Jerry said his goodbyes the night before since he had to work. Then Joey went with me to take EE to daycare. That in itself was hard on everyone except EE since he wasn't quiet sure what to make of it.

Joey and I had an hour to kill, so we went swimming. Then it was time to do some last minute packing and off to get something to eat we went. We drove 45 minutes to Hobby airport and checked in. As we waited we talked. When it was time to leave we both got emotional. He hurried onto the plane and I started bawling. When I finally left the airport I was still crying. I had no idea that it was going to affect me as hard as it did. I mean. I knew it was going to be tough, but we get closer every time he comes. This time especially we bonded.

When it was time to pick EE up, it broke my heart. EE cried like he lost his best friend. He sobbed for 30 minutes straight and there was no consoling him. I cried right along with him. It broke both mine and Jerrys hearts to see him that way. Jerry has been very upset and has pretty much been sad and withdrawn. It always hits him hard when his boys leave.

We miss Joey. :( He is such a good kid.