Dear Andrew,
Happy Thanksgiving! I've been thinking about you a lot these last couple days. You've been on all of our minds. I wish you would call or come home. I also wish for you whatever it is you want and need. So perhaps those two wishes contradict each other, but there you have it. I miss you. I wish we could talk.
On Thanksgiving morning, we ran the Torrance Turkey Trot 5k. At first, Daddy said he would stick with us, but of course when he saw all the other runners warming up, he decided to go at his own pace after all. That pace being a 6:50 mile. He finished at about 20 minutes and I came in a little after 30 minutes. I've only run 2 or 3 times in the past 3 months, but I did ok! I felt a little weak during the run, but I think it's because I didn't eat enough before. And also I felt a little uncomfortable in the cold. I'm still adjusting to the colder and drier temperatures here.
In the evening, I drove with Grandma to Uncle John and Auntie Sherrie's house for dinner. Mommy had to pick up Tita Fely and Tita Tess from the airport because they were coming back from the Philippines. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving since the year before you left, so it was really good to see everyone. Everyone is growing up. It's kind of surreal. Jake, Justin and Sammy are all in college. Trevor and Joey are in high school. Lauren, Ryan, Jared and Jack are in middle school. I think I can't get over how much older everyone is because it's the most tangible evidence of time passing.
Tonight, we were watching The Hulk on TV. I didn't really like this version - I much prefer the version with Edward Norton that you and I sneaked into all those years ago. I often wonder, when I see a movie like The Avengers 2 or Silver Linings Playbook, if you're watching these movies and loving them too.
When I'm freezing under my 5 blankets in my bed, because my body is still trying to adjust to the sudden change in environment, I wonder where you're staying and if you're warm enough too.
Remember the orange beanie I got you from London? I'm looking forward to wearing it again.
By the way, I'm planning to stay in the States for a while. Two years abroad was a good run and I'm looking forward to being here again. Maybe one day we can share with each other all the experiences and lessons and struggles and joys we've had. I would love that.
Mommy actually asked me to post this blog telling you that we all miss you and love you. I hope you can feel our energy reaching out to you, wherever you are. We will always be here waiting for you.
Love,
Lara
Happy Thanksgiving! I've been thinking about you a lot these last couple days. You've been on all of our minds. I wish you would call or come home. I also wish for you whatever it is you want and need. So perhaps those two wishes contradict each other, but there you have it. I miss you. I wish we could talk.
On Thanksgiving morning, we ran the Torrance Turkey Trot 5k. At first, Daddy said he would stick with us, but of course when he saw all the other runners warming up, he decided to go at his own pace after all. That pace being a 6:50 mile. He finished at about 20 minutes and I came in a little after 30 minutes. I've only run 2 or 3 times in the past 3 months, but I did ok! I felt a little weak during the run, but I think it's because I didn't eat enough before. And also I felt a little uncomfortable in the cold. I'm still adjusting to the colder and drier temperatures here.
In the evening, I drove with Grandma to Uncle John and Auntie Sherrie's house for dinner. Mommy had to pick up Tita Fely and Tita Tess from the airport because they were coming back from the Philippines. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving since the year before you left, so it was really good to see everyone. Everyone is growing up. It's kind of surreal. Jake, Justin and Sammy are all in college. Trevor and Joey are in high school. Lauren, Ryan, Jared and Jack are in middle school. I think I can't get over how much older everyone is because it's the most tangible evidence of time passing.
Tonight, we were watching The Hulk on TV. I didn't really like this version - I much prefer the version with Edward Norton that you and I sneaked into all those years ago. I often wonder, when I see a movie like The Avengers 2 or Silver Linings Playbook, if you're watching these movies and loving them too.
When I'm freezing under my 5 blankets in my bed, because my body is still trying to adjust to the sudden change in environment, I wonder where you're staying and if you're warm enough too.
Remember the orange beanie I got you from London? I'm looking forward to wearing it again.
By the way, I'm planning to stay in the States for a while. Two years abroad was a good run and I'm looking forward to being here again. Maybe one day we can share with each other all the experiences and lessons and struggles and joys we've had. I would love that.
Mommy actually asked me to post this blog telling you that we all miss you and love you. I hope you can feel our energy reaching out to you, wherever you are. We will always be here waiting for you.
Love,
Lara
