So, we sought a brief respite with my friend Tyna and her family. Tyna and I met when our oldest boys were only a month or so old. We were playgroup friends for five years while we lived in Cleveland. Tyna and I were the sole members of the playgroup the last two years, and we liked it that way. However, I haven't seen Tyna in over three years, so I couldn't pass up the chance to stop by and say hello since she recently moved to Cincinnati and that was our way to visit my family.
When we got there, I was stunned to see how much her kids had grown. Yes, naturally we have kept in touch with Christmas cards, emails, and updates, but to physically see the little girl who was merely two and a half when I left now completing whole sentences and doing kartwheels on the back lawn was quite the adjustment for me.
We took about a day and just relaxed with Tyna and her family.
The boys swam with Tyna, her son Matthew, and her daughter Sammy.
They boys played video games, Star Wars, wrestled, and did I mention video games? They were in heaven.
What did we do? Tyna and I picked up where we left off. Talking. Chatting. More talking. Eating. Chatting. Laughing. I loved it.
Here is the mandatory kid picture update.
Here is the even more fun silly picture that they all love to take.
Tyna is one of those friends that I know will always be in my life in some way, and I am so grateful that we were able to have that time together. One day is a short time, and I was sad to have to leave so soon, but I know that we will get to reconnect in the future.
2 comments:
So nice to finally see the infamous Tyna! What a great time y'all had and a perfect set up for our family madness.
I'm glad you enjoyed your visit! We definitely (did I spell that right? We had a whole conversation on that!) enjoyed having you! There's a lot to do in the area so next time we'll have to plan a longer visit. But I'll take what I can get! :) And Chris was a great trooper while Scott was building his empire!!! :) Love you all! <3
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