Dear Girls,
This is just a little note to say goodbye and thanks for the memories. You brought light, life and laughter to me for the last 4 1/2 years. I remember when your parents first moved into me. They took much pride in me. They got right to work painting and tiling, "remodeling" and decorating. They loved inviting friends over, and they were always up for a party, planned or impromptu. They even lit candles!
Just two short years later they brought home their first baby girl, Maura Bryn. Oh how hard they worked to make sure that everything was perfect for you, Maura. The nursery was lovingly worked on by lots of family. Grammom and Aunt Mary painted the beautiful mural on the wall. Oba made curtains and helped Daddy paint. Grandad put up wainscoting. Everyone wanted to make sure the princess (or prince) had the perfect castle.
How nice it was to hear the laughs and even the cries of a baby in the house. What a good baby you were too. You rarely cried, and you let me get well deserved rest at night (houses need their beauty sleep too, you know!). Just four months later, we found out another baby was to join the family. I remember, it was right after the Annual St. Patty's Day party that we found out about you. Your mom couldn't believe it and was so excited to tell your dad. She ran right to the Hallmark store to get a "Big Sister" shirt for Maura. It was now time start getting the big girl bedroom ready.
And Maggie, we were all secretly (at least your mom and I) hoping for another little girl. How thrilled I was when your mom and dad put up the stork in the front yard announcing the arrival of another princess. I was proud to see everyone slowing down in front of me to read all about you. It got a little crazier in the house, but they were good crazy times.
The back yard started to get filled with toys and no longer were we lighting candles in the house. We still had friends over now, and they usually came with their kiddos too. I was thrilled to hear the laughter of children echoing in my walls again!
Just when we thought things were slowing down, Miss B arrived. What a wonderful summer that was. There were many trips to the park and even the pool. I missed you when you were gone, but was always happy to hear that front door opening and a burst of life coming through. B was a quiet baby. A good sleeper and a good eater. Maura and Maggie, you two started to share a room, and B was in the nursery. We thought this would work for a while, and it did, but then, we found out about Miss Kerri Jean. I remember it well. Your mom was packing for Ireland. Your dad was away. Boy, was your mommy surprised. She was so anxious for your daddy to get home to tell him about you, Kerri Jean. Kerri Jean, I was thrilled to hear that you were on your way, but I also knew, I would not get to know you as well as the other girls. I knew that you and your family would need to move on and find a new house to fill with love. I wish I got to know you better KJ, but if you are anything like you sisters, you will be full of life (and quite the monkey!).
Girls, I enjoyed my time with you. I hope you hold a little memory somewhere in the back of your mind of the good times you had in me. Please remember that you loved your first house. And know that your house loved you too (best of anyone that has--or will-- live here). I heard you telling your mommy on your last night here that you will miss me. The feeling is mutual. Iwill miss you too!
Love,
Your First House.
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