Under One Roof

As more time goes by, the more I understand things my mother has said through the years.

It’s no secret that I’ve terribly missed my eldest son since he left for USNA in June. I missed him so much that at times it physically hurt. I missed him so much that I cried when I saw him at the airport at Thanksgiving.

Friday night my Sweetie asked me if I was excited to see Mr. A the next day. I replied,

Yes, but I will be really glad to have the whole family under one roof again.

That’s when I thought of my mother. She has always said that she just wants everyone (my brother, sister, and I) all together for Christmas. Last year was the first time we were all together on a holiday in 20 years.

I finally understand what Mom has meant all these years.

Yes, I’ve missed my son while he’s been at school. But what I’ve truly missed is having all my guys at home… together… under one roof.