What's happening

I wanted to take an opportunity to update what is actually happening in our lives...not just my thoughts and (very) scattered emotions.  As the parent of a senior, my last senior, I understand we are leaving behind a phase of live that has brought me immense joy.  Parenting is exhausting, but more rewarding than I could ever imagine.  I know that I will enjoy this next phase (and already do) of having my children be adults, and hopefully someday adding to our family, but I will always miss the days that came before.

Anyway, after the drama of Catherine's breakup last week, things seem to have settled.  I had a "raw" week and would panic anytime she didn't answer her text, but I'm feeling better after having gotten through this weekend.  The daughters of our dear friends when over to stay with her, and I have no doubt they had an absolute blast.  I also know (because they sent Thomas a picture) that they took her a little care package.  So sweet!  I am so grateful for those friendships.  She is enjoying her campus job, although I think she is finding it a little more physically taxing than she had anticipated.  She is so tiny, and therefore not terribly strong, and it has proven to be problematic for her.  The manager clearly doesn't love her, but overall Catherine enjoys her co-workers.  She also has a new room mate this year and we are thrilled!  She and Catherine get along fabulously.

Thomas is moving right along through his senior year.  He has already applied to two colleges that he and Andrew visited this summer, and has been accepted by one so far.  It's three hours away which hurts my heart a bit, but I know it's not about me!  He's leading his saxophone section in band, and looking forward to swimming.  He had to go on "break" status for lifeguarding which means he doesn't get scheduled, but he is picking up shifts as they become available.  In some ways, that is even better for him because we don't have to worry about him not being able to attend a scheduled shift.  He has a girlfriend who is a pleasant young lady, although they had some drama this week as well.  He's getting involved with FFA at school as well, and enjoys making new friends that way.

Andrew is still working at sporting events as well as teaching, and I'm still working my church job along with my significant volunteer duties in addition to my job.  Andrew and I have sometimes not had much time to chat with each other, but overall things are going well.

I really do hope I'm able to get on here and write a little more.  I want to continue to record our memories, even if my kids are grown!