This past week feels like a whirlwind. We began last Monday with an event that still brings me to tears when I think about it: my girl's graduation. My oldest little chick if flying the coop - well, okay, not really. She's going to culinary school in state and plans to live at home for the first year. So it kind of feels like nothing has changed and yet everything has changed. But still, given that she'll be a real, legal adult in just a couple months, my homeschooling, controlling, I mean caring, mothering days are in their sunset. But after the sunset always comes the sunrise and I am beyond excited for all that is coming up. Not the least of which is the fact that not only did we survive her teenage years, we actually had a ton of fun and I absolutely adore the young woman she has become. To not only be able to be her friend but to know I would actually choose her and count her among my best friends is the biggest blessing. Way to go, Emma! The week continued on