......but later he was all smiles when posing with his cousin, who goes to the same college he does!
Happy sophomore year, son G!
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Friday, February 15, 2019
Son G starts sophomore year
After moving two of our children *away* to school, it was time for son G, who goes to college locally, to begin his sophomore year. He very reluctantly allowed me to take this "first day of school" picture......
......but later he was all smiles when posing with his cousin, who goes to the same college he does!
Happy sophomore year, son G!
......but later he was all smiles when posing with his cousin, who goes to the same college he does!
Happy sophomore year, son G!
Daughter G's senior year of college!
Meanwhile, we also moved daughter G into her dorm for her senior year of college. SENIOR YEAR. How did that even happen?!?!?!?! She was so happy to be back on campus with her "people," and is thriving there so much, my mama's heart was full of gladness to see her so happy.
She arrived on campus one day before her room-mate, so she had to figure out how to configure the furniture on her own, hoping her room-mate would be happy with it. (she was!)
Daughter G with one of her dearest friends.
The next day her room-mate arrived and they finished putting the room together. This is the third year these two have roomed together! So happy to know they are such good friends, and look out for each other like sisters.
Sibling silliness!
She arrived on campus one day before her room-mate, so she had to figure out how to configure the furniture on her own, hoping her room-mate would be happy with it. (she was!)
Daughter G with one of her dearest friends.
The next day her room-mate arrived and they finished putting the room together. This is the third year these two have roomed together! So happy to know they are such good friends, and look out for each other like sisters.
Sibling silliness!
Son L goes to college!
Two days after returning home from our fabulous Washington vacation, we began preparing two of our kiddos to go away to college. Son L is now a freshman at the same school where daughter G is a senior! (comforting for mama to know big sister can keep an eye on the newbie younger brother!)
We made a trip to Costco to stock up on snacks for their dorm rooms. I bought all kinds of boxes of snacks, Costco size, so the two of them could split everything.
Of course I was still in a boot from my fall on the mountain hike while in WA, so I got to use one of their lovely motorized carts!
And with the boot on I could not drive, so we loaded everything into the trunk of daughter G's car.
Once home, we began two staging areas in the house, one for daughter G and one for son L.
Also needing to be done in our few days between vacation and moving to college, was the purchase of a laptop for son L! This had been his 18th birthday gift in May, but we just hadn't gotten around to actually purchasing it since he was gone most of the summer for work.
Finally, move in day arrived! We all were there except for son G, who had to work. Son L was really geeked about his Star Wars comforter, and I have heard since then that it was a hit with the other guys on his floor, too!
On the one hand, by now I am used to leaving a child at college, but on the other hand, I don't think a mother can ever get used to it. Knowing that some other place will be their home for 9 months, and they will largely have to look out for themselves, makes me inwardly question everything I ever taught them....did I do enough? Is he prepared? Does he know how to be discerning about people and choose the right friends? Will he remember all the studying tips I've shown him, the note taking, and the admonition to visit his professors soon and often during their office hours? Will he remember to go to the dining commons to eat before they close? Will he wash his underwear?!?! Most importantly, will he lean on God in all things, especially when the going gets tough? Will *I* leave him in God's care instead of worrying?
How we love this boy of ours!
We made a trip to Costco to stock up on snacks for their dorm rooms. I bought all kinds of boxes of snacks, Costco size, so the two of them could split everything.
Of course I was still in a boot from my fall on the mountain hike while in WA, so I got to use one of their lovely motorized carts!
And with the boot on I could not drive, so we loaded everything into the trunk of daughter G's car.
Once home, we began two staging areas in the house, one for daughter G and one for son L.
Also needing to be done in our few days between vacation and moving to college, was the purchase of a laptop for son L! This had been his 18th birthday gift in May, but we just hadn't gotten around to actually purchasing it since he was gone most of the summer for work.
Finally, move in day arrived! We all were there except for son G, who had to work. Son L was really geeked about his Star Wars comforter, and I have heard since then that it was a hit with the other guys on his floor, too!
On the one hand, by now I am used to leaving a child at college, but on the other hand, I don't think a mother can ever get used to it. Knowing that some other place will be their home for 9 months, and they will largely have to look out for themselves, makes me inwardly question everything I ever taught them....did I do enough? Is he prepared? Does he know how to be discerning about people and choose the right friends? Will he remember all the studying tips I've shown him, the note taking, and the admonition to visit his professors soon and often during their office hours? Will he remember to go to the dining commons to eat before they close? Will he wash his underwear?!?! Most importantly, will he lean on God in all things, especially when the going gets tough? Will *I* leave him in God's care instead of worrying?
Finally it was time to actually leave him on campus and drive away. After the ribbon cutting ceremony we all said our goodbyes.
How we love this boy of ours!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Milestones!!
Since I last blogged, this beautiful young woman turned 21,
this handsome young man turned 19,
this handsome young man turned 18 AND graduated from high school!, and
last but not least we remodeled our family room from this:
to this:
this handsome young man turned 19,
this handsome young man turned 18 AND graduated from high school!, and
last but not least we remodeled our family room from this:
to this:
just in time to host son L's grad party! Whew!!
Busy spring with lots of wonderful milestones. My heart is full.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Happy 13th Birthday, Little Man!
Well, our youngest is now a teenager. I can hardly believe it! He had some friends over on his birthday. They played. They ate. We went to see "The Greatest Showman" (Little Man's choice, and he LOVED it! Not so sure about all the friends - ha!)
He opened our gift to him last, and it was his heart's desire. A build it yourself 3-D printer kit! He was a happy camper.
After his friends went home, he and my hubby stayed up very late building the printer. He is very mechanically minded, and loves to know how things work and why they work the way they do. He has already gotten a LOT of use out of this printer, and has had to problem solve when it didn't run the way it was supposed to. So far he has printed a pyramid, several dice to use for games, and 2 baby Groots (that are the CUTEST!).
We love you, Little Man, and are so thankful for you!
He opened our gift to him last, and it was his heart's desire. A build it yourself 3-D printer kit! He was a happy camper.
After his friends went home, he and my hubby stayed up very late building the printer. He is very mechanically minded, and loves to know how things work and why they work the way they do. He has already gotten a LOT of use out of this printer, and has had to problem solve when it didn't run the way it was supposed to. So far he has printed a pyramid, several dice to use for games, and 2 baby Groots (that are the CUTEST!).
We love you, Little Man, and are so thankful for you!
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