Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?
Is this the little boy at play?
I don't remember growing older
When did they?
When did they?
From the musical: "Fiddler On the Roof"
Songwriters Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick
Yesterday I brought my beautiful newborn baby girl home from the hospital.
Yesterday I spent fun filled days exploring the world with my curious toddler.
Yesterday I cried a little as my excited five year old got on the bus for her first day of school.
Yesterday I cheered on my daughter as she learned the joys and disappointments of participating in team sports.
Yesterday I celebrated with her as she became a newly licensed driver ...and supported her when she got in her first car accident.
Yesterday I counseled her as she tried to understand why life doesn't always go as planned and why some friendships suddenly change.
Yesterday she graduated from high school and I said farewell (shedding a few more tears) as she left for her summer job in Northern Minnesota and I moved to Colorado.
Yesterday I watched my daughter grow from an insecure teen to an enthusiastic, confident college student (with a real talent for writing).
Yesterday I wept a little as I watched my twenty-one year old daughter leave for the airport to start a new summer adventure backpacking in Europe.
Wow...where did the time go?
While I am a little nervous about Kaitlyn's newest adventure - I am also excited for her (and maybe even a little jealous - who wouldn't want to be a twenty something back packing around Europe). I can't wait to hear about her travels and thanks to the world we live in, will not have to hope for a letter or her return home to keep in contact. Email, Viber, Facebook, Blogging...I know she will keep us updated when she can.
I want her to be independent, adventurous, and joyful. I want her to make good choices, listen to her travel mate "Bear" (the planner and responsible one), and celebrate all her life has to offer. I want her to travel safely, meet new people, and try new things.
I am confident we raised her well - and it is time to spread her wings and have the trip of a lifetime. Will I be happy when she is safely home? Of course. Do I wish she never got on that plane? Absolutely not.
Enjoy your adventure Kaitlyn...explore new sites, immerse yourself in the culture, and dance with monks whenever you can!
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