Granda visits Finnegan

This past weekend, my mother and step-father, Mike, visited us from California. We had a really great time hitting all the must-see Seattle tourist spots and spending time with Finnegan.

It's just amazing how much my mother's joy with Finnegan makes my heart yearn to be closer to her. I really enjoyed the simple pleasures of taking a walk in the park and eating dinner together while watching her play with her grandson.

There is also a sense of relief knowing that she and Mike are safe people to leave Finnegan with. It's so hard to trust people with my most precious gift. I wish that we lived closer to one another. I almost wish that I could buy her a house nearby, so Finnegan can visit her on a regular basis. It would be so nice to go to Grandma's house for lunch or to the Zoo.

When I was single I used to think that it was better to be away from family, but now I understand the need to be connected to my family. Having family close by is a support network that money or the best daycare cannot provide.