Just for you...: Friends Like Family

It's the last night of the Major family visit and I'm dreading the approaching feeling of an empty house. Weird that I would think empty house with myself and you two girls but we have had Brian, Laura, Braden, and Jaxson for 6 days! It has been such a FUN, loud, hectic, and laughter-filled week with great friends. Charlie, you were so excited to see Braden and picked right up where you two left off when they walked through the door. Olivia has jumped right into the running, squealing, movie-watching, book-reading, teeth-brushing, group bathing madness that has happened this week. You even grabbed a light saber and fought the boys back with ferocity. I was so surprised at how well you and Braden slept in the same room. He had a blow up mattress in the floor and you two would talk for awhile before falling asleep. One evening, we went down to Opry Mills mall and Brian took Braden and Charlotte to Bass Pro Shops while Laura and I took the littles to shop a few new clothes. Charlotte, you seemed to love your time with Brian and his doting on you. We met back up at the Aquarium Restaurant and while we ordered, Brian showed you girls the fish, patiently telling you the names of them all. The rest of the week, we played outside on our playground, at parks around town, inside with play-doh and upstairs in the bonus room on the rainy days. Laura also enjoyed getting back to Crossfit Solafide for a few workouts with our friends. More than anything, I have enjoyed my time with Laura in the evenings after we have gotten you kids down to bed and dishes washed. It's the lonely time when your daddy is away and her company is second only to his. She is one of those friends that I don't have to hold my tongue around. Honesty and trust is foremost in our friendship, despite any differences we have. I know that you girls will have those friendships in your life and I pray that you will be that kind of friend first, without expecting anything in return. Give, listen, and encourage.