Today we drove up to the cottage to tackle a pretty big landscaping project. Tilling, leveling, and seeding the "new cottage." Eric, however, just wants to go the cottage to be at the cottage. He seems to have discovered the "mysteries" of the cottage, because he gets so stinkin' excited about it. We weren't 15 minutes into the drive and Eric said, "almost to the cottage Daddy." (Sure thing son, just another 2.5 hours and we'll be there.) He was cute because along the drive he would periodically ask Codi, "you going to the cottage too mommy?" As I write, I wonder if he thought we were dropping him off?
Eric had a hard time containing his excitement and he couldn't wait to be there and he couldn't wait to see his "Gramps" even though we told him Gramps wouldn't be there until tomorrow. It kind of makes me wonder if that's how Bud (a.k.a. Gramps) felt when he went to the cottage when he was a little boy. The cottage is this special place that has Domagata family history right down to the dirt the house sits on. Because I didn't grow up in the family, I appreciate the sentiment, but I'm not sure I truly understand all that's behind it. Eric and Anika on the other hand, get to be the next generation who get to experience all the cottage has to offer. They are going to grow up with it, and have this deep appreciation for it - at least they better! This place will forever be a part of them. They are so blessed (as am I). I think watching Eric's excitement for this place puts things into perspective. Bud and Holly have built this fantastic "new cottage," and I can't wait to see what the years ahead will be like for my family. Am I going to watch my grandchildren play up here? I think that's our hope - and I'm pretty sure it's Gramma and Gramps's hope as well.
Eric
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