Change.....

....sometimes it is easy. For instance, yesterday, loading my oldest daughter's furniture from her summer apartment , the summer internship in the big city is over and she is heading back for one more semester of college. December 2008 will be her college graduation and her degree in Civil Engingeering will be complete.

....sometimes it is hard. Leaving daughter #2 at college today was hard. I thought after doing it once, I would be stronger/tougher. Well, think again, it is just plain hard. Especially when she has called just to "talk" and I have only been gone 6 hours from her. Mom, my internet won't work. Mom, how can I fix it? What are you doing, Mom?

.....sometimes it is fun. My twins moved into the older sisters' bigger rooms tonight. So for the last two hours, we have moved furniture, bedding, clothes, packed away toys and keepsakes but the smile on their faces is well worth the sore muscles and long weekend. They will start 8th grade tomorrow.

.....sometimes is it so exciting. A phone call last Tuesday, the excitement in my oldest daughter's voice. She is engaged, here is a picture of the ring. I used a borrowed camera so not the best but it is beautiful. Her fiance selected a gorgeous ring, perfect for her hand. Another plus, he is a wonderful young man and they are such a happy couple.

.....is unbelievable. I am not old enough to be a mother-in-law? How did all that time pass so quickly?

..... is good. Summer is winding down, all the girls are settled in their colleges or their new rooms. School starts tomorrow and that means I can get back to my sewing room and the podcast. I hope I remember how to work my machines. What am I going to sew first? Any suggestions?