Anticipation Mounts:
Two months have passed since I last saw my 2-year-old granddaughter face-to-face. While there have been countless photos and videos to keep us in touch there is no better experience than being in your grandchild's presence.
Traveling from Long Island to Virginia:
Traveling the long stretch from the sandy shores of Long Island to the lush greenery of Reston's quiet trails and calm lakes was filled with a variety of sights and weather. The early morning started out slightly foggy, enough so that my usual majestic view of the lady of the harbor was interrupted. Then, there was slowed-down traffic that reminded me of New York City, bumper-to-bumper driving. To add to the traveling experience, a huge downpour had the wipers going full blast, much like a late-summer Florida day.
Arrival:
Upon reaching our destination, I found the neighborhood quiet. The sun was bright and the weather humid. I sat patiently on the back porch swing waiting for my family to return home from their paddleboarding fun. From afar, I heard my daughter's voice. I rushed to the edge of the property to see my little girl with her Daddy and their paddleboard in tow. What a joyful beginning to a long summer weekend!
I am ready for another day of creating lasting summer memories with Sierra and my family. Tonight we celebrate my son's birthday.
It's Slice of Life Tuesday at Two Writing Teachers so I am heading there to offer my slice of life.
Two months have passed since I last saw my 2-year-old granddaughter face-to-face. While there have been countless photos and videos to keep us in touch there is no better experience than being in your grandchild's presence.Traveling from Long Island to Virginia:
Traveling the long stretch from the sandy shores of Long Island to the lush greenery of Reston's quiet trails and calm lakes was filled with a variety of sights and weather. The early morning started out slightly foggy, enough so that my usual majestic view of the lady of the harbor was interrupted. Then, there was slowed-down traffic that reminded me of New York City, bumper-to-bumper driving. To add to the traveling experience, a huge downpour had the wipers going full blast, much like a late-summer Florida day.
Arrival:Upon reaching our destination, I found the neighborhood quiet. The sun was bright and the weather humid. I sat patiently on the back porch swing waiting for my family to return home from their paddleboarding fun. From afar, I heard my daughter's voice. I rushed to the edge of the property to see my little girl with her Daddy and their paddleboard in tow. What a joyful beginning to a long summer weekend!
I am ready for another day of creating lasting summer memories with Sierra and my family. Tonight we celebrate my son's birthday.
It's Slice of Life Tuesday at Two Writing Teachers so I am heading there to offer my slice of life. 
Reunions are the best! Your detailed descriptions of the scenery shifting made me feel like I was taking the journey to visit your granddaughter right alongside you. Enjoy your time together!
ReplyDeleteMy time was well spent in Reston, Virginia. Seeing life through the eyes of a child gives me a new perspective to take back to Long Island. I shall remember the different ways life delighted, Sierra.
DeleteI am so happy for you that you get to spend time with your granddaughter. May you both have playful and wonderous time.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Terje. Sierra and I had a wonderful time playing and exploring life whether it was in the country or in the house. l am leaving Virginia with a bag full of memories. Two years ago, I marveled at how tiny Sierra was and now I see her in a different light- no longer a baby but a little girl who is amazed by the beauty of words and living.
DeleteEnjoy your family time. You are right, being there with them is not the same as all the other ways we stay connected.
ReplyDeleteLisa, now that we are in the car driving back to Long Island, I am lingering in the memories I have of this short trip to Virginia. My granddaughter is no longer a baby. It's hard to recall my daughter and son at 2 so I am going to savor each memory of my granddaughter's life via photos.
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