He's Home

With his two younger brothers in tow, I made the 90-minute trip—in closer to 60—and retrieved Oldest Boy from diabetes camp today. He was hanging out by the swings with his cabin mates when we arrived. As soon as he saw us approaching across the field his arm shot up in the air and he waved unabashedly at us.

Toddler Child reached him first...

Oldest Boy had a blast. He shared stories of exciting and good things that happened at camp and a few stories that made my heart ache for him...but mostly good things.

When we arrived home, he was greeted by Mary, the dog, and Wren, the crazy parakeet, with the truest dog and bird love I've ever seen. Because he's a boy after my own heart, he wanted a shower immediately after hugging and kissing the pets. He took a long shower while Middle Boy sat outside the shower door listening to more stories, peppered with jokes, riddles and silly songs. I could hear the laughter echoing in the bathroom, spilling down the stairs and over the balcony while I prepared dinner in the kitchen.  

After a show and tell session where Oldest Boy showed us all the various crafts, trinkets and treasures made and found at camp, we had dinner...a meal a little more special than usual to make Oldest Boy's homecoming as warm as possible.

The kitchen is clean, as are the three Ross boys. They're in their pajamas in Oldest Boy's room, and he's still holding court. I think I'll go join his admirers..

Comments

[tysdaddy]

"He took a long shower while Middle Boy sat outside the shower door listening to more stories, peppered with jokes, riddles and silly songs."

What a precious image. Good to see the boys lovin' on each other.

Glad he's home safe . . .

[Pam]

Awwww.. what a sweet entry. I agree with Rena, precious moments. Thanks. xo

[Cheri @ Blog This Mom!]

What a blessed day you had observing all of that.

I'm all choked up and stuff.

[Jane]

Your boys are so sweet, Chrisy. I loved this story.

[mary]

Very glad he is home and happy and holding court.

Mary the dog eh?!!

[Mrs. D]

Glad he made it home to momma! I hope it was a good experience for him.... and you, too. I dread the day my son wants to go overnight somewhere!

[Jannie Funster]

Yes, such a sweet post. You gots you lots of good lovin' going on over there.

But the bird? Really? Wren greeted him too? Of course, I've nver had birds so know nohthing about their behavior.

[debbie]

I am so happy for you! I can feel the "all is OK" feeling coming from your neck of the woods:)

[Sherri]

I loved this entry. Even the bird part. Sure, I recoiled a little, but still - a very sweet post.

[Chris]

Thank you for the kind comments. The boys are sweet. They have their moments, as all kids do, but they truly are fundamentally kind, compassionate kids and they not only love each other, they seem to genuinely like each other [except maybe Middle Boy and Toddler Child... they're working on it].

mary - Yes! Our dog's name is Mary. :-)

Jannie - That crazy bird ADORES Oldest Boy. Wren chirps and chirps when he sees him, hops on his finger and literally rubs his tiny bird head against Oldest Boy's cheek. I've never seen anything like it. It's genuine!

Sherri - I ALWAYS think of you when I include Wren in a post. Your comment means even more to me because of the bird part. Thank you, my bird-hating friend who I continue to stalk, admire and miss. :-)

[The Demigod]

I am like, all choked up and crying! This is such a sweet story! Of course my Internet god kids would be so amazing, they take after theirMom! Hugs, BB. Glad they're home safe.

[christy]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear that he had a good time at camp! Did you get to talk to him every day on the phone? Or did they discourage that? Either way - glad you celebrated with a fabulous meal and hope you all are having a great weekend together!

[Kate Coveny Hood]

I love that he tells you stories and doesn't just grunt, then disappear into his room. It gives me hope for my own children!

[tinsenpup]

Awww... That is just a gorgeous photo. It must be so nice to have him back home.

[themouthyhousewives]

That picture is so moving. Your oldest seems like a very caring warm guy. Nice job mom

Jessica -TMH

[Beth]

Awww..sounds like the brothers really missed him. Doesn't it feel comforting to have all the boys home safely with you?

[michael.offworld]

I wish my boys could play with your boys! :)

[Corbie]

This was a really tender post and I want to address that tenderness - really I do - but I can't get past the willing (even requested) shower. I've done something wrong, my friend - somewhere things got very off course :)

Great pic.

[Jennifer]

Aww life is wonderful and worth it for moments like this one.

[Lady Fi]

What a lovely lovely post. Made me feel as if I were there, listening to Oldest Boy...

[William Carter]

What a great picture! I also really like the one from your previous post.

Family is the just the best, isn't it??

[Da Goddess]

Oh...! All that huggy and smoochy amazing kid goodness!

[Anastasia]

Awwww, that picture is so sweet. Reminds me of my boys. I love when they hug.

BTW, I mentioned you in my last post. :)

[the mama bird diaries]

What a sweet reunion! Love the photo.