Day 15

I'm guessing she went out on the boat this day, just a guess.
Mr. Fun and I went for a ride. Hay season is almost over which means riding season is almost over, I think. I'm still new to this country living thing.

Day 14

On this day the girl forgot to take a picture until I texted her at 11PM. So you get the darkness from her. This day was my 40th birthday, who would have thought I would ever be forty with an eighteen year old that was out on her own?

Day 13

Her vice is Diet Pepsi. yes, we know how awful it is and how it causes cancer among other things but everyone has their vice.
I had to run an errand for Mr. Fun, something the girl would have done with me. BUT look at Mr. Fun's view from his office, pretty sweet deal, huh?

Day 12

On this day she texted her dad letting him know she got her first credit. Shortly after that her boss texted Mr. Fun with a photo of her on the phone processing her first credit!! AWESOME!!! She looked so cute. I do feel a peace that she is surrounded by so many people we call friends. Later she texted me this pic of her dinner menu. I'm a little jealous she has so many choices, I miss having multiple restaurants to eat at.
Mr. Fun and I finished the garage and then went for a ride. Our days for riding are coming to a close soon and I plan to soak them up every chance I get.

Day 11

She plays fantasy football with her boy, his dad and Mr. Fun. I love that she's into sports. Usually Mr. Fun and the girl sit side by side and do their picks, this year they were 1300 miles apart, texting each other.

The boys and legos and water...I'm gonna miss summer, something awful.

Day Ten...

I know everyone that reads here knows the girl's real name but just in case there's that one person that I don't know.

She had her first day of her first job today. She has an advantage since she knows a few people there already. Again, more people we know looking out for her while she is so far away. It's like we have these little villages thousands of miles apart. I love it and it does ease my mind, she is going to be okay. Actually, she is going to be better than okay. She's a superstar after all.

G and I worked on organizing and cleaning the garage in hopes to get the burb in the garage. Not sure it's going to fit but haven't tried yet. I do think the garage will be a motorcycle garage slash mudroom. My poor burb has never not been garaged until we moved here and I really miss it. Especially since our garage is heated and I wouldn't have to scrape snow off of it and wait for it to warm up. I wouldn't have to walk in three feet snow to get into the house while unloading a months worth of groceries, it would be ideal.

Day 9....

Today I woke up to her photo(made this mama smile), she had texted that it was first day of classes. Look at that smile. She says the business class seems interesting and her geography seems like it will be boring. Tonight as we were preparing dinner, I got a little sad....It was on of her favorites. Roasted brussels sprouts and carrots with grilled lemon salmon and a small fruit salad. As I was cutting the brussels sprouts, I was confused to as how many to make, I usually make a lot. I know her and I like to eat them, pick at them after dinner is over. As we start to settle into a routine again, after a crazy summer, I'm realizing how weird it is going to be without her around.

Day 8

Look who came home today, I am officially a mom to three boys again. And my how they grow while they are away. And I'm cracking up at their feet. T is barefoot, Dub has only socks on, and G actually has proper footwear on. The girl had a late night and snapped a pic as she arrived home. No, she's not driving, I raised a smarter child than that. Tomorrow she starts her first day of college.

Day 7

Meet Bailey, The Boy's dog. She's a sweet skittish dog. And see Mr. Fun preparing for his football draft as I make lists of things that need to be bought and done. It's almost back to school time.

Day Six

The girl found her brother's lego guys in her car from the road trip and I attended a benefit for Dave. It's weird, I still only have one child at home right now, so weird.

Day Five

She didn't waste any time getting a new license. First thing this morning, she was at the DMV. Gotta qualify for in state tuition next year. The price of out of state tuition is outstanding, almost unbelievable. The boys and I headed to the city for lunch and a little shopping, it's still a little weird not having her with us. I keep telling myself she's just away visiting......we all know that is not working.

Day Four

Doesn't she look happy? She figured out financial aid for college on this day. She's so grown up. I spent the day with friends, eating yummy food, enjoying a few adult beverages and listening to kids run in and out and up and down.

Day 3

The girl is sitting in Phoenix watching news coverage on the flooding , drinking coffee. All you Phoenix friends, stay safe. She text me her photo as I was taking my photo. My coffee is my first bullet proof coffee , gotta say I'm sold.

Day 2....

Today was exciting, the girl nailed her interview! So excited for her. She also watched movie, can you guess which movie? I got to watch little boys create a movie of their own.

Today was the start...

The start of something exciting! This morning the girl dropped her mom and littlest brother at the airport; driving off to start a whole new life. It's super exciting! Mom's morning, the girl's evening....

Here we go...

A photo from the girl and a photo from her mom every day. The girl is moving away for college and this is our way of staying close.