Its now 9pm and Tara has been crying since 8pm. Reality hit her today when she was playing with April and realized that April has begun to pack her things to move. Tara seemed ok for most of the evening but as she brushed her teeth to go to bed, it all seemed to sink in as she had time to think. April has lived in our neighborhood for almost 2 years. Her and April have become best friends in a neighborhood full of boys. Tara tells me that she doesn't know what she will do without April. I am in agreement. April is the sweetest little girl and she really has softened Tara. Tara really acted like one of the boys when that is all she knew at such a young age but April really has made a difference in Tara.
I do believe Tara has had her influence on April too. April was the cleanest child I have ever seen. She didn't like to get dirty but that is really hard when you have a friend that is always dirty.
The girls have definately had their share of fun.
I did tell Tara that we can write letters, send email, and pick her up to stay the night every now and then. I know it will be hard to make the time but we will do it. April will be living approximately 1 hour away, it could be worse.As me and Tara talked, I tried to reassure her that we will still see April. I tried to answer her questions and I was working really hard to try and ease her pain. Tara even made me shed a few tears. I just don't know what I can possibly say that will help. I just wish there were no "goodbye's".
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I love the bathing suit pictures of the two girls, so much that I almost want a copy for myself! Cute kids! Fun times! I am sorry Tara is so sad!
Marcia, we will definitely make the time for the girls to see each other. I don't think April quite understands yet that we are not going to be here even though we have been to the house and she knows how long it takes to get there. Friday she just figured out that she is not going to be going to North Ward anymore. But I still don't think it is hitting home. I am sorry that Tara is so upset about us moving. If we did not have to we wouldn't. I will help in anyway that I can to help ease her pain. Unfortunately we are moving this coming weekend. On the 23rd. If Tara wants she can come and stay with April the following weekend or April can come and stay with you guys. Feel free to let me know.
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