Letters to Hailey : Sissy's pre-birthday

My angel,

Today is Monday. Back to routine. Work, school, dinner, relaxing finally...my mind goes to you.

We got back yesterday afternoon, from our mini vacation to NY & grandmom's. We made the best of our short quick visit & had a great time. It was just the three of us, because Daddy had to work.

It was Sissy's birthday wish to go to NY & do some shopping. She saved up money from her last few paychecks & was really excited to go, even if for just a day. She loves NY like me; the energy, all the interesting things to see & do; the people...the tons & tons of people.

And your mom had the urge to just go away somewhere...anywhere but here. So we went. It was cold, but we didn't care.

Lunch by MSG.

Sissy's favorite store.

Times Square.

We hid your kindness rocks around Times
Square too. <3

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How good it feels to just get up & go sometimes my mouse.

Sometimes we just need that break- that break from the everyday. From the monotony of everyday life. We are fortunate we got that chance...to go see the city & spend some time with the family.

You know how Grandmom is. She made her famous pancakes in the mornings. She made a yummy lasagna dinner & had a small cake to celebrate Sissy's early birthday. We got a chance to go see Camryn's soccer game- they beat the other team 5-2. We saw Nanny too- she's still holding on baby girl. Still smiling & spreading her sunshine. I told her every time I get a grumpy patient on the phone, being rude & giving me a hard time, I think of her, wishing more people could be like her.
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We have many things to still be grateful for. I almost dread the holidays now, but with Thanksgiving approaching, I will try & focus on that. Being grateful for what we do still have.

But I miss you. So so much. And I wish you were here.

These pics were on Aunt Didi's wall- I couldn't help but taking pics of them. These are two I didn't have.