Rooting for each other

My beautiful children all reunited for a brief time this weekend to support Alex in his role of the Wizard of Oz.  The girls are always so excited for Alex and encourage him in his love of  theatre.  I love that about my kids...that they truly care about one another and are always front and center rooting for each other.  When we were discussing this weekend a couple of months ago...I wasn't sure if it was going to be possible to bring Alyssa back for this. I thought to myself...it's just a middle school production......not a huge deal.  She protested, however, truly wanting to come and be there for Alex.  So happy we were able to work it out.  Alyssa and I got to see him on stage as well as with his friends.  I sometimes think it gives us....his family a new perspective to see him with his friends.  We were all able to see one of his shows together and share a quick dinner before the girls headed out.

It was a whirlwind weekend, but so glad to have all my babies together under one roof. They were only here for the blink of an eye...but I always feel that all is right with my world when they are all here.  Now, both girls are back at their prospective 'homes' safe and sound....and our lives will all go back to 'normal' tomorrow.  But the memories will live on....and the kids will continue to encourage each other in all the important areas in their lives.  I don't know if it had anything to do with my parenting...or if that is just the way they are.  I truly hope and pray they will always be there for each other...as they embark upon their own lives, and don't have the opportunity to reunite at home quite as often.  I hope they always carry a little piece of each other in their hearts...and are always there for each other to support and encourage each other on the yellow brick road of life...which as you may recall, was sometimes happy and sometimes frightening.

" This is part of what a family is about, not just love.  It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you.  Nothing else will give you that.  Not money.  Not fame.  Not work."

~ Mitch Albom