Lettin' Loose

I'm working on letting Leila get dirty and be a kid. She kept making her way towards this puddle and I kept chasing after her not wanting her to get wet and filthy. Finally I gave in and realized I just need to let go and not worry so much...she needs to build a good immune system anyway. You can tell the girls were having a little too much fun in the puddle, kept them busy for a while and allowed Erin, Cristina and I to talk uninterrupted.

After a little splashing, Bella, Jadie, and Leila enjoyed some refreshing watermelon. 

At this time, we had no idea this would be the last play date Jadie, Bella, and Leila would have in a long time. I'm glad I didn't know because I don't think I would have been able to handle it. Exactly one week from this day at Erin's house, Erin and James packed up and moved to Las Vegas. It all happened so fast, last Wednesday James had an interview with a law firm in Las Vegas and the next day he got the job! A couple days later their house was packed and empty and by Monday they were in Vegas. We're so, so happy for them to be moving on in life but I can't describe how much we will miss them, it was so hard to see such amazing friends go.

Luckily, they're only 5 hours away (closer than their origional plans of moving to California). I'm going to miss the days of the 3 girls playing together. We only started doing these play dates in February but the 3 of us instantly connected and became such good friends. You better believe we've already started planning our next visit to Las Vegas to visit them.

Slowly, our friends are moving away. We have friends in many parts of the country...that's what becoming grown ups and getting RJ's is all about but I think we'll be around for a while. Especially since my parents will be moving here soon. I can't wait for that day to come.