Back to Class!

It's official.  They're both college students.  The first day of class has arrived and according to both, it was a good day.

I can't tell you how proud I am.  A senior.  On his way to graduation.  I'm speechless.  He's accomplished so much.  He's accomplished everything I hoped he would.  Thankfully, he'll be able to support us in our retirement :)

And the baby, he did so well today.  On little sleep, he was a bundle of nerves.  But he made it though the day and had nothing but good things to say about it.  Let's hope it's the first of many wonderful days.

It's quiet here.  The dogs have figured out something is different.  I'm a lot off my game and Jeff has been absolutely awesome in helping me find my way.  But this is how it's supposed to be.  The boys are excelling and we'll adjust to it being just us.  We've made it though Tuesday.  Hoping tomorrow is just as good for everyone.

Tomorrow. Tomorrow.

Ok, so a real blog may be a day or two away.  I've been trying all night to gather my thoughts here, but it's been an exercise in futility.

Best to try again tomorrow.

Moving Day.

It is a rare occasion that I am at a loss for words.  Tonight is one of them. 

William is all moved in.  We met his roommates, their parents, unpacked and got him settled.  Then we headed home so he could get started on his newest adventure!

Honestly, I have so much to say, but tonight just isn't the night.  So tomorrow I'll fill a page with all of my thoughts...

In the meantime, I'm off to snapchat with my baby!

College Eve

It has finally arrived.  The evening I've been dreading for eighteen and a half years.  Ok, so not really dreading.  Just a day I hoped would be a few more years away.  Oh, who am I kidding?  A few more years wouldn't be enough.

It's not just me that's nervous either.  I think Will's paced a hole in his bedroom carpet making sure he doesn't forget anything.  And I'm pretty sure he's packed it all...the truck is full.

And while I'd love to discuss all of this in great detail...I'd rather spend the hour or so I have left with him!

So wish us luck tomorrow.  Say a little prayer that this goes as smoothly as possible.  And hug your kids...they grow up so fast!

The Last Supper.

Tonight was Will's last home cooked meal for a while.  He's been in charge of the menu for weeks now, but tonight was his final request.  Would anyone believe me if I told you we cooked hamburgers tonight?  Yep, he picked taco burgers as his final dinner.  Who'd have thought?

I forgot to take a picture of the burger.  But I did take time to capture these!

Jeff and Mini Me.  I don't know what they'll do without each other...

Me and my baby.  I seriously don't know what I'm going to do without him.....

Then there's the puppy.  Probably the most heartbroken of us all.....

Family Dinner!

One minute late.  Can you tell it's been a long day?

No complaints here...we're just swamped trying to get in all of the packing, shopping, goodbying and well...everything else.

After a full day of college prep, we spent the evening with the Bandy family.  A laughter filled evening was just what we all needed!

PS.  Sorry for the somewhat blurry picture.  I obviously had a shaky hand and something in my eye.

Yummo!

Nothing says Thomas Family Dinner more than a steak!  Cover that steak with bacon and Will will show up early.  Add a steak burger for Hunter and the boys would follow us anywhere!

Tonight was officially our last family dinner for a bit.  Hunter heads back to Columbus tomorrow and Will gets to packing.  One week from tomorrow we'll be loading up the truck for his next adventure.

As I sit here, it's finally starting to sink in.

But I wouldn't change a thing.