Being here with family has been so wonderful and amazing. Every time we visit it reminds me of how much I love my family and how much I miss them. It's really hard when I think of all the years spent away from them while growing up... Being from Hawaii, our sense of family isn't just mom/dad/brother/sister, but extends to auntys, uncles, and cousins... Moving away sort of unravelled that sweater when we were growing up and shrunk our family down to 5. The amazing thing is how even though years have gone by, our family is still family and treats us (Violet included) as if we've been here all along :) Mel and I leave tomorrow and I'm already thinking of all the things I'll miss....
* Hearing gramma sing to Violet in Japanese
* Hearing grandpa sing to Violet in his deep bass voice
* How ALL my auntys want to hold Violet and love on her
* Watching my cousins talk together like they're siblings
* Gramma's food
* Beach trips with family
* Family dinners
* Seeing Violet be held by my cousins (even 12 yr olds bouncing her away)
* Watching V smile at everyone
I'll miss hugs everyday and always having someone around to talk to... Auntys and uncles to reassure me that everything is great while Violet is screaming away (and of course offering to hold her).
I'll just miss my family...
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