Mommy worries

Winter has returned to the OP. I think we probably got more than 6 inches at our house. It's so pretty. I love when the snow clings to every branch of every tree. One school in the area had a snow day, but not us. Rumor has it that since the schools were starting the New York State English Language Assessment testing today, they didn't cancel school when they may have otherwise. Kind of strange I think. Driving conditions were a bit crazy this morning- low visibility and slippery roads. The kids thought fishtailing around corners was great fun- me, not so much. Luckily there were no cars near when we did a really big one of those.

I've noticed lately how much Jackson just LOVES me lately. He can't seem to get enough of me. Now I really shouldn't complain about that, but I'm worried about his separation anxiety issues. He wants me to play with him all the time, he wants me next to him always, he wants to hug me and kiss me and tackle me, etc... He's so happy and so full of love these days. It's great. We used to have to beg for hugs. BUT- this worries me too. Is he wanting to be with me more because of the whole leaving him screaming in Primary thing? This is the time when I want him to start becoming a little more independent and the opposite seems to be happening. I just hope that the screaming in Primary thing is temporary- and the clinging to me. The hugs and kisses can stay. :)

{This is Jack Jack breaking into song for no apparent reason last night as he is happy to be up late with Mommy (after midnight)! }

I'm also concerned because in May we are going here- {St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands}

one of the perks of Greg being VP. We arrive there on our 16th anniversary! (Perfect timing!) Only 2 times in all those years have we spent the night away from the kids- and that was 1 night, not 4! I really need Jackson to be prepared for this!! I'm excited to go (it's about time we take a childless vacation!), just nervous about him- and what he'll put my parents through!

I need to REMEMBER though, that while I'm in a hurry for everyone to grow up more so I can get back a little independence, this time is fleeting. Sooner than I imagine they will all be off doing their own thing and I will want to be needed again. Oh my goodness, that just made me cry. Oh boy...

Anyhow- Holly's off to UT today (totally by herself!) and gets to spend time with Sunny- so I'm jealous! One of these days we'll have to do a sisters vacation all together. Anyone who reads Holly's blog- just know that she's on a little blogging vacation, but look for news of her trip sometime next week. Right, Holly??