June 11, 2006
Saying good-bye
Our friends and neighbors moved far away today. We all feel the loss. I don't think Tara completely understands what I mean when I tell her that they will no longer live just a few houses down the road. They have a son, Jack, who was in Austin's class for the past three years and a daughter, Eliza, who is 7. Tara loves getting Eliza's hand-me-downs.
The boys used to ride their bikes to school together sometimes. I got to watch them ride off on a few mornings whenever I was home. Two boys with back packs pedaling and chatting away. I couldn't help but smile. One time, Jack's mom told him to ask Austin for a ride home after school. That same morning, I told Austin to ask Jack for a ride. The boys walked home in the drizzle, blaming us all the way. We had to laugh.
After school, they played football and all kinds of sports outside. Or, they played X-box or computer games until we chased them outside.
The girls played outside on their scooters and on the swings. Eliza watched over Tara like a big sister when we went to the park.
Their parents are awesome. We wish them well in their new house and new jobs! They closed the chapter on their lives here, but we won't let them close it on our friendship. The Internet is great, we can email anytime. But, we all know, it won't replace the precious moments of hanging out in our driveways and watching the kids run free.
Posted by Laura at June 11, 2006 09:30 PM
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