My step-son Joe left today to move to Austin, Texas 🙁 That’s a 19 hour drive people!
I first met Joe when he was a 10 year old, slightly pudgy boy with a buzz hair cut. I know it had to be hard seeing his Dad with someone other than his Mom, but he warmed up to me pretty quickly.
I am an affectionate person and I loved hugging him from the get go. Then maybe after about a year, we were in our new house, watching t.v. and bit by bit Joe sat a bit closer, a bit closer to me, until I had my arm around him and we watched the rest of the show like that – not sure if he remembers that, but I do!
I like to call this one: tree lover
And one of my favorite pictures of Tony and Joe:
And I like to call this picture his “model” picture!
Joe and Hannah stopped by my office yesterday morning so he could say good-bye. I tried to keep the conversation light and quick because I didn’t want to cry!
We hugged, said I’ll miss you and I love you and they walked away.
It wasn’t until they turned the corner . . . then I cried. 🙁
I’ll miss you Joe and I love you! “See” you on Facebook 😀
Such a cute post. Best of luck, Joe.
That’s a handsome young man! I love the pic of him on the tree!
Oh, I remember when my little one went to Austin. She loved it there so much she still lives there. I got to say it the best for her. She is an artist and Austin is very artsy.
Best wishes to Joe!
oh why cant all the chickies stay in one nest for a little bit right! sigh!
aweeee 🙁
aw, what a sweet tribute to joe! he is so lucky to have you as his step mom :).
– Beth @ http://www.DiningAndDishing.com
Aww Biz you’re the sweetest! Good luck to Joe and here’s hoping the next visit comes soon! 🙂
my stepmom! hahaha I had to make that correction. I get along great with my mom =)
AWWWW I feel your pain! I had to say goodbye to my cousin and nephews, two days ago and I cried so much! they are moving to san diego!!!!! I am scared that the boys are going to forget me, especially my godson because he is not even a year old =/
you are a great mom/stepmom! I never got along with mine, but that is a whole other topic ha
Aww! handsome kid 🙂 These pics are so cute.
What a sweet post! I also have to say that all your kids are cute. Facebook helps a lot!
Awwww….Biz….you made me tear up! I have a 15 year old stepson who I met when he was only 3 1/2. I can’t believe that he will be on his own journey in a few short years as well. What a great post tribute to Joe. I hope he has a safe trip to TX!
Have a fantastic and safe 4th!
awww just try to think it’s probably a short hop on a plane to see him right? 🙂
Well geez, now you made me tear up! He will be fine in Austin…and his Uncle Charlie is there just in case. Cute boy, handsome young man. Both he and Hannah are adorable!
Ah…hugs! You are so lucky that your family blended nicely, I know from other people stories it wasn’t always so pleasant. Good luck to Joe!
It’s always sad when the kids leave home but at least he is on the same continent:)
Great pictures of the family 🙂
Have a wonderful 4th weekend.
What a handsome guy. Wishing him all the best in this new venture in life!
AND, this is WHY we need a Texas meet up Biz! We could meet Shelley and Roxie and Miz and Linda and Monica and I can’t even name all the other Texas bloggers and YOU COULD VISIT JOE!
I’m just saying.
Great idea Helen! 😀
I’m all for this! 🙂
Oh darn it, now I’m going to cry! I wish Joe all the best, it sounds like a big, but exciting move and he has an amazing support system back home who helped him develop a good head on his shoulders, I’m sure!
You have such a beautiful family. It’s hard to see loved ones move away but the love will always be there no matter where in the world they go. Welcome home to Hannah and safe travels to Joe.
I hope you have a fantastic holiday weekend! Enjoy!
Awww, this is so sweet! You just made me a little teary this morning. Safe travels to him!!
Had me crying!!! It’s always hard seeing a child leave him. Whether one you have carried beneath your heart, or one you carried in your heart [that special distinction that Mom’s who’ve raised a child they didn’t give birth to know all too well!]
My youngest recently moved back home [she’s 25] to go back to college. And I am enjoying this new “adult” relationship I am having with her.
It’s different! But so rewarding!
Joe is going to love Austin! My son lives there too (we lived there as a family in the mid-1980’s). The food and the entertainment are unlimited. I assume he’s going to school there? It’s going to be hard for him to focus for the first semester or so. Congratulations, it sounds like you are a great role model for him. I am a step-monster to 4 great kids ages ranging from 15 to 28 and I am so blessed.
Hook-em Horns! ~Leslie
Cute post! Safe travels to Joe 🙂