Seamus Has Left The Building

It is always sad when an era comes to an end, but it is time. Many of you know we have celebrated our annual family St. Patrick's Day feast for many years. When Ewan my youngest grandchild was really little, he and grandpa would build leprechaun traps and try to catch the elusive little fella. I have probably written ten blogs about the meal and about Seamus our leprechaun. If you haven't read some of the stories, just type Leprechaun or St. Patrick's Day in the search box. 

Today we had our family feast. Every year I make more and more food because you just can't fill up these growing boys. Last year I make 12 pounds of corned beef, this year it was 17 pounds. Last year I made 3 racks of BBQ ribs, this year I made 4 racks. I did have too much meat but everyone was able to take a little home for leftovers. 

When the subject of Seamus came up, I had to make an announcement. This week in the mail I received a postcard to each of the grandchildren. I blocked out my address for obvious reasons but here are the messages. Seamus has flown the coop for greener pastures. He left his idyllic home in the woods to see the world. Ewan received the first postcard. It was from London.

The next card arrived for Jack. Jack was not feeling well today so he stayed home. For spring break they are going to North and South Carolina to do college visits. Jack has wanted to be a marine biologist ever since he was a small child and has been visiting a lot of interesting colleges that offer that curriculum. He wanted to rest and get healthy plus none of us wanted to get sick. His mom read his card on FaceTime and brought him home some food so he didn't miss out completely.

 

Sam received a special card from Giza. I was really happy to see Sam. He has been at college and came home for spring break. He will have an internship this summer and won't be living in the area. I'm proud of him but it will seem odd to not have him home.

 

 

Melissa is my only granddaughter. She is an adult with her own apartment and job. Throughout the years the older grandchildren played along with Ewan and his fascination with Seamus. Melissa is ten years older than Ewan but joined in the fun. She received a card as well.

 

 

And....the last postcard was for Dylan, Ewan's big brother. Dylan is also an adult and is finished with college. He has a good job and his own apartment. The fact he still wants to come and participate in this annual celebration makes me feel so happy. His card arrived from San Francisco, California.

None of us know if Seamus will ever return. As the song goes, "how ya going keep them back on the farm (after they've seen Paree)? Well he has seen Paris, London, Egypt, Hawaii and California. Who knows what adventures await him. It's hard to say, but if and when that happens I will let everyone know. I am happy for his new life. Life is too short to put things off and now I know how to spell his name. It's not Shamus as I originally thought. He didn't say what to do with his belongings. Maybe I should put them in storage until we know for sure. 

Here are all his worldly possessions. I guess he didn't need any winter clothes. I won't say goodbye.

 Just, SEE YOU LATER!