A Trip Before School
I wanted to take my 5 year old daughter on a quick trip before school officially started for her so she could visit my parents and older brother. They rarely get to see her and I thought it would be a good idea. What I didn’t anticipate were big feelings as we were heading out away from the rest of our family.
My 4 year old son looks up to his sister so much. They are best friends and even though he antagonizes her at times, I know he truly loves her (and I want to keep nurturing that). He kept saying in the days leading up to the trip that he was going to miss her. It was so cute and when I asked him whether he would miss me, he gave a yes out of pity. It’s fine though, I’ll take the win. I just love that he loves her so much.
My daughter had a different reaction where even though she would miss her little brothers, she really misses my wife. She cried so much at the airport and partly because I know she had a rumble feeling in her tummy that was making her uncomfortable, but also partly because my wife is her rock. Being away for a few days would be hard for my daughter. I know it is good for her overall development though and it’s great to spend some quality time together.