Well that's it, after 7 months of planning, our DS, DiL and baby GD have moved to Australia. It's only been a day or two but they already seem so happy to be there. Our DiL is from there and she had been away for 9 years and was just longing to get back home. She had found having a baby and being a Mum in London so hard, with no family or friends around (we don't live there).
So what's the problem?
Well I just feel so sad for me, it's knowing that they are now SO far away from us and close to all of her family... maybe if I am honest I am just a little jealous....
Getting together is going to be so much more difficult, especially together with our DD and her family... who luckily do live close to us.
We are a close family and will for sure keep in touch on wattsapps and video calls of course, but it's not the same, is it?
I am working hard on myself to focus on their happiness only: I truly think they will have a better life there. I keep telling myself that the cup really is half full, not half empty.
Yet I just can't help the tears and sadness today. I thought there would be people here who could encourage me through these rather tough first days...
Thank you all in advance
Philippa
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024