If I don't have family around me, I feel hollow.
I adore my little family. Deon and Carter are my world, but I also need to feel the love of my extended family. Being that we're spread around Australia it's rare for us all to be together, but now when the opportunity arises for a chance to spend time with them I'll grab it as quickly as I can. I never used to do that, it seemed that in my twenties I didn't feel like I needed it as much as I do now.
In my thirties, I crave connections with my relatives. I find it incredibly important for my Little Lion to build trust and relationships with them, and to watch him reach for them with a beaming smile fills my heart up.
Spending the last week in this gorgeous coastal town with my Aunty, Uncle, Mum, Carter and Lanna has fed my soul. I feel peaceful and ready to head back and into my familiar routine, knowing that it won't be long until we visit again. I'm determined to keep connections strong, and surround Carter with the love of his relatives.
Besides, who wouldn't want to return to a place like this? The most gorgeous house and garden overlooking the ocean with hints of the Geelong landscape in the distance.. yes please!
Plus, I went to Sorrento and didn't even get to eat the best Vanilla Slice in Australia. I'm just a little bit devastated about that.
My heart tugs a bit whenever I have to say goodbye to my little sis, as I know a fair slice of time will pass before I get to see her again. I sometimes wonder whether we'll ever get to live in the same town again.. maybe we'll be old ladies in our eighties finally living in the same neighbourhood, popping over to each others house for cups of tea and macadamia cookies. Who knows?
But what I know right now, is that I feel content. My soul is fed, and I'll be planning another trip to see my wonderful extended family in the near future.
Isn't is funny how once we have our own children we all of a sudden need and want our families to be close by again. My little sister moved to Brisbane (and my suburb) earlier this year. I love that we can see each other every week now and that our kids can play together. It's something I had been craving for quite a while.
ReplyDeleteI love my family, I need them by me. My husband has been away for a month and with only 4 more sleeps until he gets back I'm going a little crazy! We grew up with a huge group of friends who are now as close as family and I don't know what I would do without them! I'm also sad you didn't get to eat Australia's best vanilla slioce, they're my favourite!
ReplyDeleteI love family. Even when they're driving me so crazy that I feel like I may actually explode...I still need to have them around. I can only imagine that need will grow when I have children. So happy to hear you're content x
ReplyDeleteOh I know, I've always loved family but I just feel the need to be surrounded by them even more since having Carter. You're so lucky to have your sister close to you, I miss mine terribly xx
ReplyDeleteHaha, mine too. I swear its the first place I'll go when I go back there :P
ReplyDeleteWe also have friends that are as close as family, and I don't know what I'd do without them too! xx
Thanks gorgeous. I'm hoping that contentment lasts a while, at least until the next school holidays when I can go back for another visit! xx
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