Feelings of Empty Nest Coming On

The other day we received two brochures from OU. One was for Kaitlyn and one was for the "Parents of Kaitlyn Jondahl." I glanced over the one for the parents and then I opened up the one for Kaitlyn. For some strange reason, I busted out crying. I think the reality hit me, right then, that my "baby" will be going to college next fall. I'm glad no one was at home at that moment so I could get it all out with no one there to point their fingers and say, "Mom, that's so gay!!!!" I had one of these moments when Kristen was a senior and it was when I placed her senior picture in the picture frame where there is a slot for all 12 years. The frame was complete and it really got to me. I know all mothers go thru this, I just thought I was immune and because Kaitlyn is going to college up the street (literally, up the street!) I would sort of phase myself into this without a scene. The funny part is, the very next day, we had a rare moment when I cooked dinner and Kaitlyn was the only one home to eat it so she and I got to eat at the table by ourselves. SHE said to me, "It hit me today, I've only got one semester to go and I'll be graduating. Time is going by so fast. I can't believe I'm a senior and will be at college next year." So, I guess we're both thinking about it. Time does fly when you're having fun!