We have known for a while that this day was coming. And we have all been dreading it.
Our family has a few people who qualify for the designation of MVP status. And without a doubt, Jen, our new sweet friend who we met through an online babysitter finding service, most definitely is one of them. Although we didn't know her prior to a chance online run in a little over a year ago, she has been a lifesaver for us. She has been someone the kids absolutely adored. Someone who could play them out and somehow still keep things relatively under control. Someone who we could trust enough that Jason and I have had the chance to go out for dinner, to PSU games and to business functions without concern.
So you can imagine my dismay when I found out that her career was taking her away from Bucknell and that she would be relocating to Hagerstown, Maryland. Which is certainly too far to swing by for a Friday date night.
So tonight, before she takes off for her next adventure, Jen came by to play with the kids one last time. The kids and I thought it only appropriate to make a special going away cake for Jen and as you can see, one little girl must have smelled the homemade chocolate icing being mixed this morning around 6:00 because she was wide awake to lick the spatula!
PS. That icing was to die for. And I don't even like chocolate frosting. But holy cow! On top of that yellow cake, it was amazing.
We are all a little extra sad tonight. We had tears from the two kiddos who are old enough to understand that Maryland and our house are a little too far for frequent play times. But we all wish her the best and promised to stay in touch, and to be one of her stops when she comes back to Lewisburg to visit.
Jen's will be difficult shoes to fill. But the search is on.
Best wishes and THANK YOU, Jen, from all your Dugan friends...the little ones & the big ones!
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