I know that there is not much that is rational about this, but my obsession during this crazy Hurricane Sandy is that I want all my chicks home in my nest!
Last night before the wind even began to blow, I couldn't sleep because Katy wasn't home (safely at the neighbors) and Andrew wasn't home (safely in his dorm at UConn). I knew they were safe, but they weren't with me and when I worry about issues of safety, I want them near. If I can't control the world around them, I at least want to control the walls around them.
As they get older I have less and less control over the choices they make and the things they do, and the places they choose to be. They'll travel to many places I've only dreamed about and I'll be so excited for them and so proud of their adventurous, confident spirits. I'll also sleep better when they are "home".
I hope they have enough common sense to make good choices when they face the inevitable storms of life. I think they do. You never know.
The wind is howling outside, but we are safe in our solid house that has stood through storms for over 170 years. I'm pretty sure it will withstand the current one. My girls are both home with Jeff and me and as far as I know Andrew is safely in his Dorm. I have little to worry about. We have food and shelter and lots of love.
I'll still sleep better when the winds quiet down and they are all home under my roof where I can wrap my arms around them and keep them safe for a moment.
Last night before the wind even began to blow, I couldn't sleep because Katy wasn't home (safely at the neighbors) and Andrew wasn't home (safely in his dorm at UConn). I knew they were safe, but they weren't with me and when I worry about issues of safety, I want them near. If I can't control the world around them, I at least want to control the walls around them.
As they get older I have less and less control over the choices they make and the things they do, and the places they choose to be. They'll travel to many places I've only dreamed about and I'll be so excited for them and so proud of their adventurous, confident spirits. I'll also sleep better when they are "home".
I hope they have enough common sense to make good choices when they face the inevitable storms of life. I think they do. You never know.
The wind is howling outside, but we are safe in our solid house that has stood through storms for over 170 years. I'm pretty sure it will withstand the current one. My girls are both home with Jeff and me and as far as I know Andrew is safely in his Dorm. I have little to worry about. We have food and shelter and lots of love.
I'll still sleep better when the winds quiet down and they are all home under my roof where I can wrap my arms around them and keep them safe for a moment.
