Matthew's 20

My oldest just turned 20. 

He is no longer a teenager.

Wow.

That makes me feel old.....er.

I did notice that with all his candles lit

he can almost set off the fire alarm.

And that makes me feel a little better.

Welcome to my world, Matthew.

He's Gone.....Again

College Christmas break is over.

And this is my son Matthew leaving......again.

(The good news is that he looks about as thrilled as I am.)

I've counted the weeks until he is home again.

There are 8 of them.

And where he's going is cold with a capitol "C".

This could well be the coldest 8 weeks of his life.

I miss him.....

already.

And I can't ever imagine this getting easier.