We knew this day was coming for a long time, but we sort of just ignored its impending arrival.
For the past 8 months, we have enjoyed have my cousin, Emily, in town as she continued her education at Portfolio School. I still remember the night she called to tell me she was moving to Minneapolis. She was so excited, but told me to guess--and I guessed she was engaged--that was the level of excitement she had to move here.
And from the very start, she loved Matilda and Matilda loved her. Although, Matilda did not love Emily's boyfriend so much....
Have you ever had a houseguest that just so seamlessly fits into the fabric of your family that you really don't notice them as a guest? They just sort of start to blend into the daily dynamic of the household? That was Emily. Which is why we are going to miss her SO very much.
It will feel like there is a missing link in our family for a while...and 'group baby" (if you don't watch Happy Endings get with it and then you will get this reference) will definitely miss her Auntie Em. Emily was my reliable company every Wednesday night while Nate was in class and didn't judge my typical "nate's in class dinner....", but joined right in.
She wasn't afraid of a little baby crying, or a little bit of Toddler whining. She helped Tillie learn how to wiggle, and I am guessing she will be the most likely candidate to teach her how to Wobble some day. She held her own within Nate and I's inside jokes. Helped me salute Nate when he was being Captain Complicated, and sided with Nate when all he wanted was a beer.
And while we are extremely excited for her to start the next chapter in her life, in Texas, we are hoping that Texas sucks and they very quickly decide to move back to Minneapolis. :)
8 comments:
OMG! This is so sweet. I love this post! Thank you! Not just for the post but for letting me be part of the Hanson clan these past months. And for teaching me how to successfully take care of a small child. Obvi I couldn't say much of this earlier this morning as I was crying my eyes out, but I loved every minute of my time with you. You guys gave me the perfect mix of city fun and relaxing fam time. I couldn't have asked for better hosts, role models, and friends. I'll definitely miss the 2-3 home cooked meals a week, deciding whose side to be on during each hilarious battle (usually Greta's, BTW), girl talk/movie nights, and having Tillie amaze me by growing and learning so much every week. Miss you guys already! And as Nate says - I'll see you on the interwebs! ;)
Love,
Auntie Em
P.S. Thank for you my awesome gift and also for my new profile pic.
It is so terrific when family and friends get a chance to reconnect and really get to know one another. It was so much fun spending time with Em (and Tundra) Wishing you safe travels and great succuss with your new adventure. Keep in touch Em and see you at Christmas ! Love, Mom
Good luck in Texas Em!! I know Tillie, Greta and Nate are really going to miss you!! See ya at X-mas!!!
Uncle Reid
I so live under a rock. Missed the part long ago about getting engaged. Congrats. Do you have to learn how to ride a horse now??
Uncle Todd
No no no!!! Emily is NOT engaged. She was just so excited to have me guess why she was calling that I THOUGHT she was engaged. I don't want to be a rumor starter!!!
So Em is engaged to someone in Minnesota but moving to Texas? Spongebob next door and I are confused...
Uncle Todd
I am NOT engaged. I repeat I am NOT engaged. But I HAVE moved to Texas, and I may or may not learn how to ride a horse. Only time will tell...
...lol...just having fun kicking the aunt hill...riding a horse is as easy as falling off a bicycle. This I know from having done it a time or 3.
Uncle Todd
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