It has been exactly one month today since we dropped our second child off at college. We miss him but are grateful that he is happy. The rhythm of the house has changed. We still have two teenage sons at home but the house does seem remarkably quieter.
This summer our house was filled with three teenage sons and our twenty-two year old daughter. Now she is a first year grad student and is busy adjusting to life at a new school also. I do miss the sounds of having them at home but I am coming to terms with the idea that there comes a time as parents when we must change our roles.
Now that two have left for college I am reminded daily that even though there are days when raising children can be stressful, the years really do go by quickly.
Blessings to you on this last day of Summer 2009!
