9/11/11

On  9/11/11 I woke up somewhere very different than I did 9/11/01.  I won't go into details as to where I was 10 years ago.  Who does not know where they were? I was just grateful to wake up and see my beautiful and amazing family.

We were still in our hotel room after celebrating Troupie's wedding.  I woke up to my two favorite faces giving me kisses and saying "good morning Mom."  After a little fussing around (quietly, Jason was still sleeping) the kids and I were dressed and off to have some breakfast in the hotel lobby area.  Just as the day before we ate some breakfast.  Today, was different from the day before.  The breakfast tables were full, and everyone was so quiet.  You could feel the mourning and sad memories all around you.

Kyle and Hailey were quiet for there first few bites.  Then they tuned into what was on the television.  They watched over and over planes diving into shining buildings made of steal.  Kyle looked and said "oh. Mom what a sad day. What a sad, sad day"  He said it over and over. I tried to explain it was a long time ago and we are happy today.  Today, is a good day. A happy day. 

I was upset that he even saw it.  But, we needed to eat.  We needed to get ready for check-out.  I looked at him and gave him a huge hug and lots of kisses as well as a little tickle.  He laughed.  I told him "I love you and you have such a good heart. Thank you for amazing me and being my baby."  He looked at me and said "I love you Mom."  After another little tickle the room changed.  People started talking.  You could feel the mood change.  Lighten up.  People started talking about what they did the evening before (mostly weddings, there were 4 different weddings staying at our hotel. 9/10/11 BIG day for weddings, babies too I imagine.)  

I just took a deep breath and was thankful for what I had and what I just witnessed. I was so thankful for what we shared as a family on 9/11/11.  I was also amazed by how much power the sound of a child's insight and laughter could have on a room.  I know it was Kyle who made everyone take a moment to realize where they were today and I think even thankful for where they were.

I really think my amazing little boy helped people see things in a new light that morning.  I am so grateful to have them both in my life.  Two angels.  My little angels.  I am so blessed =)