So long

It's the last day of school for Little S today and it also represents the beginning of our move next week and the change from public school to home school. I haven't packed much or seperated much--too overwhelming I guess. I'm feeling very lazy as the holidays approach. Or maybe it's a form of denial.

It's hard saying goodbye to friends and I'm terrible at it. My neighbors get teary eyed and I don't know what to say. I've moved around my whole life. It's second nature to me. There is something in me that doesn't get too attached to people, or that won't let me fall in to that trap I suppose. I'd much rather shrug and say à bientôt! than speculate about when we'll possibly next see each other. It's my little defense armour but of course deep down inside there is a twinge of regret about not being here anymore.

It's much harder saying goodbye to their kids. They'll grow up and change and I'll miss that. A small group of Little S's friends are at our house so often it feels like they're part of our family. It's hard to just say so long to them.

I'll be signing off until after the New Year. We have a few months in Th*n*n before we leave and we'll be transferring life there for a little while. Until then Happy Holidays and have a pleasant New Year!