Granny and Poppa left today. Miss Ellie took it HARD. Kept saying “Ellie go” as they packed up. Pointedly told ME “Bye!” as they walked out the door. Clutched onto Granny with iron strength as I pulled her away. After they left Will asked, “Ellie, why are you sad?” Her answer: “Poppa. Bye. Granny. Bye.” We’ve never had a kid totally lose it after a visit before. So heartbreaking! Will is always a little sad and always asks when they’re coming back or when we’re going to Seattle, but he has never sobbing and struggled against me as family drove away!
We set Ellie to right with some snuggles on the sofa and Tangled (or “Princess”). She fell asleep after 15 minutes. It makes me so happy that she enjoyed their visit so much, but so sad that they don’t see each other as often as I saw my grandparents!
