Hello Goodbye

It's been quite a happy weekend. Saturday afternoon CCB's aunt stopped at our house. She is moving from Florida to Colorado and she crashed here on her journey. I was a little nervous because I'd only met her once and we didn't spend much time talking. She got here much earlier than I expected and I was worried because CCB wasn't home and I was going to have to entertain this near stranger all alone. I shouldn't have worried she was so much like CCB's mom it was very comfortable. Problem was that CCB's return flight was delayed and he didn't get to see her. He got home well after she had gone to bed and she left way before he got up.

CCB and I were both exhausted and wanted to sleep but neither of us could drift off. We just kept talking. It was fantastic to have him home. Sometime in the wee hours we fell asleep. The next thing I know I hear a bump and it makes my eyes snap open. I stand up and I get a whiff of coffee. I just knew his aunt was up. So I quickly dress and hustle out to the kitchen only to see that all her stuff was gone. I looked out the front window and her car was gone too.

I hate it when I can't tell people good bye face to face. I don't know why it bothers me so much. I always have to stand outside when CCB leaves after his lunch break. If I don't it just doesn't feel right. CCB's aunt preferred to go without a send off. She told me on the phone later that it was better for her that way. No fanfare just slipping out of the driveway in the dark.

So how do you prefer your good byes?