Weird Fall Days

Babygirl,

This weekend went by fast as usual. We’ve been trying to enjoy the little bit of Fall we can. The weather’s been weird this year, with it going from hot to rain to cold, with little true Fall days in between.

One thing I noticed is that the trees haven’t fully turned colors yet, which is weird too. I thought I was the only one to notice but then I saw an article about it online. Apparently it’s the whole Mid-Atlantic states that’s been affected, with the warmer weather creating a delay in the turning of the leaves.

I don’t like it. Feels wrong. Cold weather with still-green trees. Feels like we’ve been jipped.

But in between we’re still trying to enjoy. The neighborhood HOA held a mini Fall festival last weekend, complete with hayrides, pumpkin patches, apple cider & games. Then Friday they created a hunted house at the HOA office, which was better then I expected. Both times we took Daniella & Natalia so your sister could have company other than me & they had fun.

Then yesterday we went to Haymarket Day. We saw Abby. It’s been so long. <3

I don’t think it’s ever going to change, that feeling I get every time we run into one of your friends. It makes my heart happy but tugs at it at the same time. She gave me a big hug & as she stood in front of me, so much taller than the last time, smiling...I couldn’t help but wonder how much taller you’d be now too.

I couldn’t help but remember your last time there, you & Bella having your faces painted-both butterflies. Hers blue & yours purple.

Now your sister is too old for face painting. When I asked, she shook her head with no interest.

I guess that’s life babygirl.

Things change. What can do but accept & adapt?
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This week will go by fast too I’m sure. Next weekend is the marine corps marathon & uncle Danny is flying in Friday. Uncle Chris & fam are driving up the same day & staying the weekend. Daddy took off too so we could go cheer him on. Hoping for good weather but either way I think it’ll be fun.

I want to share his text Daddy & I got because it meant so much & I don’t think he’ll mind:

That's how I feel when I think of you my sweet girl.

It feels like my heart my burst from all the love. <3
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We will be there cheering him on, wearing our Hailey's Angels shirts, knowing you will be right there by our side.

I love you my mouse. I miss you with all my might.

Forever & ever,
One day closer to you...

Your mommy <3