Mama of 2 P's in a Pod

 Here we are in the first 7 weeks of a new school year. Our youngest's final high school year, and our oldest's first year in college, but as a sophomore. It's been a fun ride so far. Some challenges of course, as anyone would expect. But these girls have grown so much and are such a joy to be around. I truly can say, Kris and I both would rather be with them than just about anyone else. Is that weird? Did we not teach them to spread their wings well enough? Or is the tide of the current society we live in just a little too rough, and it's ok to keep them close?  Kris and I have made a major change in our own lives, for our health and hopefully longevity. It's been a little tough, also as expected, a little tougher for me than him. But we are rocking it...for now! ;)

 It's June. I'm not even sure where time went from December on. Yet, here we are. P1 has graduated high school. It was a rough 4 years, so many ups and downs and of course the whole COVID experience. She learned so much both academically and then of course personally. Her view on the world has changed so much since she first walked in those doors. I love seeing her shine and the excitement about taking on the world. She decided a couple of weeks ago, to stay in town and go to the college so many of us have gone to, rather than go two hours away. It was a smart choice, but one she had to make on her own. I'm proud of her for thinking beyond college, especially fiscally. She leaves for New York City in less than a month, a great gift for her 18th birthday, thanks to our niece Shelby, who both had the idea and is the one taking her. I know it will be the first of many adult experiences!!  P2 is headed into her senior year. She just went on her first trip without us and is gett