So many BIG days over the last few weeks- 18th birthday, skydiving, concerts, recitals, 21st birthday.
Tonight child number 2 graduates from High School. Child number 1 turned 21 yesterday. Child number 3 is beginning to realize that life is changing quickly and will never be the same. The "nest" is quickly gaining more room, but will be quieter and maybe a little lonely next year.
We've gained a transitional "niece" for the summer as Julia arrives to work with me and be a substitute big sister, but she will head home the end of July and it will be quiet.
We will put off the quiet a little longer by spending a few weeks in our favorite place - Camp Calumet.
The quiet will arrive though. We might enjoy it for a while and we will adjust to it for sure. She is right though. Life is changing rapidly and will never be the same.
At some point she will realize that change isn't bad. Really, life is just beginning!
As much as I'm feeling melancholy this week about my children growing up and moving on, I'm so excited for them! They are becoming really interesting, awesome people and as the parent/child hierarchy shifts to incorporate more elements of friendship, I'm looking forward to following their adventures and maybe sharing a few.
Once in a while I think about what I really want them to know... here's what I have so far:
1) your dad and I love you more than we ever thought was possible
2) no matter how far you fly you can always come home
3) we will not always agree with you, but we will always support your final decisions
4) life is hard. surround yourself with people you love and who love you - it makes it easier
5) know how to say "I'm sorry" and "Thank you" and say them whenever it's appropriate
6) find work that energizes you and feeds your soul
7) live within your means - debt sucks
8) sing, dance, play, exercise and believe in something greater than yourself
9) be careful who you share your innermost thoughts and dreams with, but once you commit to a relationship, jump in with both feet
10) be happy
Tonight child number 2 graduates from High School. Child number 1 turned 21 yesterday. Child number 3 is beginning to realize that life is changing quickly and will never be the same. The "nest" is quickly gaining more room, but will be quieter and maybe a little lonely next year.
We've gained a transitional "niece" for the summer as Julia arrives to work with me and be a substitute big sister, but she will head home the end of July and it will be quiet.
We will put off the quiet a little longer by spending a few weeks in our favorite place - Camp Calumet.
The quiet will arrive though. We might enjoy it for a while and we will adjust to it for sure. She is right though. Life is changing rapidly and will never be the same.
At some point she will realize that change isn't bad. Really, life is just beginning!
As much as I'm feeling melancholy this week about my children growing up and moving on, I'm so excited for them! They are becoming really interesting, awesome people and as the parent/child hierarchy shifts to incorporate more elements of friendship, I'm looking forward to following their adventures and maybe sharing a few.
Once in a while I think about what I really want them to know... here's what I have so far:
1) your dad and I love you more than we ever thought was possible
2) no matter how far you fly you can always come home
3) we will not always agree with you, but we will always support your final decisions
4) life is hard. surround yourself with people you love and who love you - it makes it easier
5) know how to say "I'm sorry" and "Thank you" and say them whenever it's appropriate
6) find work that energizes you and feeds your soul
7) live within your means - debt sucks
8) sing, dance, play, exercise and believe in something greater than yourself
9) be careful who you share your innermost thoughts and dreams with, but once you commit to a relationship, jump in with both feet
10) be happy
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