Holy cow, its been a whirlwind! I don't suggest moving 3 kids into 3 apartments in the course of 8 weeks. Yikes! However, they are launch and we are back to empty nesters (or affectionately known as free birds!)
Tom worked hard and got the boat working and we had a lovely cruise around Medicine Lake. Its a small boat and would be perfect for Little Glen lake. I think its cute but I also think Tom wants something bigger for fishing. We'll see...
Grandpa was recognized as 1 of 2 volunteers of the year at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park! As it should be! He and Grandma do SO much for the park and they love it so much. We love them (and the park) so its awesome to see all the love going around.
And, the grand finale, Billy moved into his apartment with his friend Mark. Its very urban, high ceilings, natural light, right across from campus and hardly any storage. The bedroom has a full xl bunk and 2 full size dressers, only 1 person can stand in it at a time. I hope they get all their stuff put away otherwise its going to be an eternal mess. Tom helped haul all the furniture and get the kitchen set up. I hauled all his personal stuff and then took he/Mark to Target for a major Target and grocery run. Never again. 2 engineers outfitting an apartment?! They had to debate the merits of each and every purchase.... do you like thick rugs or thinner rugs? the merits of both and then "maybe we should wait and decide later" NO!!! Decide now for god sakes!! Pasta sauce, spicy? with meat? which brand? again, JUST BUY SOMETHING!! Needless to say I was a bit of a task master but we were never getting out of there at their rate. Then, getting back to unload...like watching bunch of squirrels. I asked them to put away food 1st so that we could go to lunch. So...put away apples, get distracted by the Apple TV, go looking for the TV cords, find a pile of shoes, start putting those away, notice that the milk is sitting out, put that away, oh...where did I put the surge protector, stop to chat about what they need to buy online since Target was out of stock....urgh!! Focus people, Focus! I did manage to get them unpacked in the bathroom, kitchen and living area. They are on their own for the bedroom. I hope they actually make it to class on time tomorrow. Good thing, they are both engineering majors so have a few classes together, hopefully that will help them focus.
I am excited for them. This is a new stage of adulting and its a great place and their friends are all in walking distance. Billy is excited to be back near his friends, by the river, on campus and be able to rock climb again. Didn't mention being excited for school itself and I know he'll miss Juni.
Tom and Kay start school hours again tomorrow...
Wishing everyone a great start to the school year!
Onward!
XOXO
T&T
And, Billy we love you beyond measure, you are good, kind, hardworking person. You'll be just fine, especially once your bossy mom is out of the way.
