Goodbye cousins!

The cousins (Sister#2 & family) are moving to Canada. This was their last weekend in town. Its been cousins, cousins, cousins all weekend long. J has been playing with M & A has spent as much time as possible with E.

A & her cousin E are twin cousins. They were born 24 hours apart. E was born Monday afternoon in Thailand and A was born Tuesday afternoon in Dallas. Because of the time difference, they have the same birthday. Despite being as close as sisters, we can't remember them ever having a fight. The past two years that the cousins have lived in Dallas, A&E have spent every possible moment together. They were even in the same class for 2nd grade.

There are benefits to A being alone this year. When E is here, she tends to play with her almost exclusively. She will be able to make new and closer friendships with other girls. I know that won't make a difference to her in the next few days. The last time E moved away from Dallas, A was four. We had a tough transition in school that year. I expect pretty much the same this year.

I guess she'll be needing some extra attention for the next few weeks. Hopefully school & activities starting up again will keep her busy and not missing E too much. At least this time they will be able to email each other and keep in touch on their own.

Now we're counting down the days until the Canadian fall break so we can see the cousins again.