Happy 8th heavenly birthday, Kerr Bear.
46. It’s funny to think you would’ve hated turning 46 because now, it’s just more obvious that aging is a gift. That getting older is beautiful. But you wouldn’t have liked being on the second 1/2 of 40. You also would’ve been piiiised because it was a snowstorm last night (as most of your birthday celebrations were) so your dinner would’ve likely been changed/cancelled/etc.
I miss you. So so much. This holiday season was extra hard without you. I needed my sister. To be with me, always have my back, always bitch with me and let me bitch. To be there to listen to my ups and downs, good moments and moments of anxiety. There’s no one like you.
Your kids are awesome. Andrew comes home quite often. The girls absolutely love when he comes home. They play with him and watch horse racing with him. Andrew has become a jockey agent in Louisville. He’s so passionate, and I know that passion will always lead him to great happiness and success.
Issac was home for a bit over break and is now in Mexico with Allison and her family (yes, you and I are both jealous). He’ll come back again this week and then go back to school. He has a way of understanding my anxiety and saying exactly the right thing to calm me down, make me feel seen and loved. He’s 20! That’s insightful as hell (and most like you). Wow!
Simon is waiting on his last college letter to then make a decision. We all chat in a group text every day which is how I try to keep up with him. (He’s not my biggest fan.. so I don’t know all the ins and outs of his life.) Regardless, I try to keep updated with what’s going on as much as I can. He’s doing soooo well at school (so smart and self motivated) and got to start bowling again! He’s a captain! Senior night should be this week - just waiting to hear which night. I can’t believe he’s graduating this year!
Can you see it all?
We love you and miss you.
Enjoy your birthday dinner, wherever you are. Jealous you get a Bubby birthday cake.
XO
Me
