Well, where do I begin? Last Saturday we took our first born child to college. It was exciting and sad at the same time. I thought that I would cry but I didn't. We had to unpack the two yes two cars that we packed full, then unpack and set up the dorm room. Tired, hot and hungry, we set out for something to eat. It rained while we walked down the street looking for a place to eat. Then after eating and rushing back to the car in the rain, we took my daughter back to her dorm. I was really tired by then. We had left home at 12:40pm and it was now 7:45pm. We all got out of the car and hugged her goodbye. My son gave his oldest sister advice about boys. My youngest child, had been so excited about having her own room, but on the way home, she was actually a little sad to leave her big sister behind. I got home and went to bed shortly after. At 1:30 my husband's phone and my phone beeped with text messages from our daughter. She was texting lists of things that she needed or had forgotten. Also the mirror that my husband stuck to the wall had fallen and broken.
Tuesday, my son and youngest daughter started school. My daughter was so excited to go to Middle School. Doug had a talk with her about Santa Tuesday night and I cried. I have no more babies!!! Doug looked at me and said, "I told you that you would cry eventually." Snotty nosed and red eyed, I tried to smile through my tears.
This week has been interesting.... Jade has sent me text messages and I've called her a few times but I've tried to cut the apron strings. I wanted to give her space and not call everyday. By Wednesday, I was really missing her and it had settled in that she wasn't just gone for a day or two... :o( I know it's time for her to grow and learn and be on her own. I've given her good advice, good judgement and now it's time for her to spread her wings. The butterfly has come out of the cocoon and she's beautiful. I can't wait to see what great things she accomplishes!
