Visiting Family

I've been in Missouri this weekend, visiting my Dad for Father's Day. I haven't done this since I was a teenager, visited for Father's Day, that is. I wish I had; it made him so happy.

I actually haven't visited often over the last few years - my youngest nephew just turned 17 and didn't really remember me, and I have a 2.5 year old great-nephew that I've never even met! It's been so good to see everyone!

Jessica (third-oldest of my 10 nieces and nephews) had her baby last week, so I got to welcome little Robert Matthew to the world. He's so tiny and so perfect and so snuggly. I held him for hours. It was a strange moment in some ways, this baby in my arms, and all the while remembering holding his mom the same way when she was a baby. I think that means I'm getting old.

Anyway, I'm resolving to visit more often, even if it's just to fly in for just a day. I always think my life is so busy, that I don't have time. But this is worth it.