Charlotte has been showing a lot of anxiety over the week – expressed as bursts of excitement, ‘out of body’ clumsiness, more intense relations with her little sister (both fighting more and being more caring of her), and moments of sudden emotion (crying over things like not liking what’s for dinner).
Crystal’s trip to Cambodia this week has made our upcoming move even more “real” for all of us. Charlotte’s shifted from “I’m miss my friends” to “I want to pack up and move right now!” I think there’s some nervousness there that Mom has left us behind!
We’re spending a lot of time with family this week and are exchanging frequent video messages with Mom, but we also picked up more storage tubs to pack. Charlotte decorated hers with stickers and started loading it up with precious things to take along. I showed her how to drill the holes in her storage tub and that seemed to give her some physical reassurance that she’s not being left behind.
Bless hearts!
Quite understandable, moving is stressful. It must be hard to comprehend, in some ways, about moving to a place so far away. You and Crystal are excellent at keeping the girls informed, that is so important. In my experience, it strengthens the family bond and trust…which also allows one to feel safe I am incredibly grateful to be having time time you and the girls tomorrow evening and then all day Thursday with Charlotte! Love each of you very much, Mom