Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Except in Penny's case.

She informed both The Wife and myself the other day that she doesn't miss her parents anymore.  The two instances were completely separate from each other and, as far as Penny knows, neither of us knew that she told the other one.  We weren't really sure what to think about it.  Maybe it's just because the visits are somewhat short (at least until next week)?  Maybe she thinks she's just staying with us forever and she will just get to visit their parents?  More than likely, it's because she was sick and we were the ones taking care of her.  But who knows.  We discussed it and decided that her play therapist (that she really hasn't ever needed because there wasn't anything to "work out", but whatever) should know.  

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My email to the therapist:

We just wanted to let you know that Penny has said that she doesn’t miss her parents anymore.  We weren’t sure if this would be anything significant, but thought that you should know… in case it’s something you’d like to discuss with her in your sessions.

Thanks

Her educated and well thought out response:

Thank you for letting me know I wonder if that means they have adjusted to this change in their life. They appear to enjoy their time with their parents. Also I have given notice to leave [the agency] my last day of employment will be 3/3/13. You may still see me around some only because I will be contracting with [the agency] and maintaining a very small case load of clients where very little collaboration amongst professionals is needed since I won’t be as available

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The obvious translation of this being... "good to know... see ya around".  At least she didn't spell Penny's name wrong this time.  She didn't type it anywhere, but that's not the point.

Maybe the visits being lengthened will help Penny realize that she will be going back home at some point.  Perhaps her parents should mention that to her.  It's hard to say.  Either way, she (and Leonard) have a place to stay with us.

Meanwhile... Leonard is indifferent to the whole thing and doesn't really seem to care where he is or when he's there.