2 Milestones in 1 Week

 

 Aliza's first day of college! Jeremy and I stood on the porch together and watched our first child drive off for her first day of school away from home. (I know that's wierd, but that's the story we've written for our family!) 

I think Aliza and I were both relieved that the first day had finally arrived. We had anticipated it for long enough! 

I do not want to admit how happy it made me to get a picture of Aliza (with a huge smile) and her Uncle Jeff. It was definitely the mom feeling of relief that her child looked happy doing a new thing. Jeff was at the college with some of his students and was very surprised to pass Aliza in the hallway. The moment made both of their days.

During the just few hours that Aliza was at school that day, I got an unexpected phone call that kept me distracted for the morning. It was a strange feeling to have to wait to tell Aliza and to have to drop some concerning news on her as soon as she got home from her first day of school. 

I was double relieved when Aliza walked in the door smiling and ready to tell us all about her morning. I continue to be spoiled this year. Aliza eats lunch with us almost every day...it's just the way her schedule worked out this semester. 

It does make me happy (and relieves my homeschool Mom heart) that Aliza is thriving, enjoying classes, working hard on homework, staying late at a friends house, and generally just embracing the college lifestyle.

Josiah has his driver's license! It was no easier watching the second child take his driver's test. Getting the thumbs up and smile that he passed when he got out of the car was the best. Josiah was excited and he smiled BIG for his license picture. 

Josiah and Isaiah have had an agreement for quite a while that when Josiah gets his license he will take Isaiah to get McDonald's. And so Saturday lunch was the agreed upon time. Isaiah wakes up early and when it got to be 11:00 and Josiah wasn't awake yet, Isaiah was getting a little worried about his lunch. Josiah appeared about 11:20, got ready and off they headed to McDonald's.  My heart just keeps multiplying as each child drives out of the driveway!

I never thought I would have to insist that one of children carry a cell phone, but with Josiah, I did. He has had zero interest in having a phone (having a phone means he would actually have to return a text! *gasp*), but he has conceded to taking one with him when he drives because my one ask is that they text me when they are on their way home or if their plans change. And Josiah said, "OK Mom, I'll send you a car emoji and a house emoji." I'll take it!