Twas the night before I take my oldest daughter to college…
The car is packed. Yep! I’m so exhausted. I need to head to bed and get some shut eye before arising early in the morning to drive for 11 hours. I’ve been wanting to sneak some time to blog about this important milestone in our family’s life and it just didn’t happen. The only reason I am typing this up now is because I’m waiting on some cd’s to burn. I’ve been writing letters to her. These letters include a playlist of songs about the subject of each letter. I plan on sharing this on the blog sometime. Anyway, it is taking an eternity to burn these playlists for some reason. So I decided I would hop on and capture what I’m feeling.
Earlier when we were in my oldest’s room packing, I glanced over at my youngest to find her crying. She had just said before, “I can’t believe she’s leaving. I don’t want her to go.” She ran into my arms and sobbed causing a chain reaction…as I then began to cry. I honestly didn’t realize how much this was going to effect my 2 younger children…the oldest leaving. They both adore her.
It is going to be weird for all of us not having her here. So many people have asked me recently, “how are you holding up?” “Are you ready, mom.” I think I am ready. I am really excited for her. I know she’s ready and I know she will have a wonderful time. It will all be in God’s hands. I recently told a friend of mine… to be a mom, you have to be willing to have faith. Otherwise, you will be a nervous wreck and stressed out all the time. I’m so grateful for the opportunity she has to go to BYU in Idaho. I went there and received my associates degree when it was called Ricks College. It will be so fun to go back and see how the campus has changed over the 20+ years since I was there.
Getting everything into her car was no small feat. I have to admit we ended up leaving a few items here, but they are easily able to be purchased there. We made 2 trips to the store for more space bags today, but we did it! You should have seen my 2 girls and I as we very carefully shoved her memory foam mattress topper into a space bag. It took a while before we were able to seal the bag shut so we could suck the air out of it. {I put a video on Instagram today of us using a space bag.} We took turns sitting on it and punching it. I’m sure it would be a funny sight to behold, but I was not backing down. Where there’s a will, there’s a way!
My disks are done so I’m headed off to dream land. I hope to plop a few photos on here tomorrow and keep in touch with our travels. I really do appreciate all of you who have expressed support of me during this monumental time in a mother’s life. Some of my dear friends on Instagram, who also have kids going to college, have been so sweet and we help each other. That means a lot.
Kids bring joy,
I will be praying for safe travels tomorrow and for God to give you a lot peace with this HUGE transition. You are so right about having “faith” as a mother and believing that God has his children(they really are his) best interest. Your daughter is going to have the time of her life and I am so excited for her and you. I’ll be keeping up with you on Instagram. Hugs to you! xx00 Andrea
This morning Thomas made the comment that it doesn’t seem any different with Chelsea away. When I pointed out that it was a little quieter – he agreed. It’s so easy to feel close & connected these days with text, phone, and Skype. I’m sure Kiah will continue to keep in touch with Jacob & Avery. In the meantime—enjoy the beautiful drive. We’ve traveled that route many, many times. I’m looking forward to seeing the pictures & information on space bags —I’m not familiar with these.