I sit here, in the comfy green chair, sipping coffee and reading this and that like I have nothing at all to do today! Today is the last day of Matt’s childhood. It is. We pack him up today. When we walk out the door, he will be a college student, and Aggie, a member of the Fightin Class of 2017, a member or the Corps of Cadets. Life is changing. As much as I’ve worried, planned, advised, hoped, prayed … it’s his job now to go out there and do it. And he will. And what will my job be? All I ever wanted to do in my life was be a mom. Seriously! Now quit rolling your eyes and give me some support here. I truly wanted to be my kids’ mom more than any other job in my life. Yes, I am still the mom, after tomorrow. I know! But it’ll be a different dynamic, and I guess I’m going to have to figure out how this next phase of life is going to work!
I don’t want to cry and dwell on it. My mom and my friends who have grown children have all very sweetly pointed out that this is what our goal is – making good adults who will go out and have good, happy lives! And before you ask, NO, I don’t want Matt living here playing video games all his life. But I’m just not ready! I’m not!
So I’m going to sit here in this big comfy green chair for 5 more minutes. I’m going to chug down the last of my coffee. I’m going to breathe deeply. I’m gonna smile and pack and get happy about my handsome boy who is probably more worried about this than he lets on. I’m gonna love on that boy today, laugh with him, and get ready to send him on the biggest adventure he’s had yet. Gig em. 
Peace, Love, & New Mercies 