Goodbyes and New Beginnings

I was awake long before the alarm was supposed to go off. I have been dreading this day since Casey started kindergarten. Don't get me wrong - she is so ready for this new phase of her life. She has so much ahead of her and I know that she is anxious to continue learning all that she can. I just can't help but miss her because I could always count on her to give me a hug or a hand or an ear to listen to. I am excited and scared for her as she goes out into the big world. But I know that she has a good heart and a good head and is mature and able to handle what is put in front of her. I hope she knows how proud we are of her and what she has accomplished and what is yet still to be accomplished. If you are reading this Casey, I want you to know that the house seems a little less full tonight and a lot quieter. Oh, and I have given Lucky quite a few hugs already. We won't tell you who has been sleeping in your bed though!!!!

Greg started high school today! Wow, how did that happen so fast? He willingly posed for the obligatory picture in front of the fireplace and I even took a picture of him with Kitty. He had a good day even though he found out that he did indeed have summer writing assignments for Honors English. Guess what he spent hours doing tonight? He just finished and I promised him a game of cribbage before bed. By the way, he loves Mrs. Pittner and when I asked if he thought he might get involved with theatre, he said "maybe". Dr. Young came up and shook his hand today and Greg loved where his locker is - very convenient to all of his classes. He is such a great young man and I look forward to his own set of outstanding achievements. He is going to grow up so fast now.

I will continue the Irish journal next time. Until then, off to play cribbage.