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Yesterday we woke up in Cincinnati – and went to bed in Rochester.

As expected, pulling away from the curb in front of our girl’s home brought some sadness.  Yet, I also felt so proud of her. . .  as she stood there in front of “her” place (with Tim). She has accomplished so much and is so independent.

She’s lived there for 3 years – learning to navigate a big city and taking on all the challenges of being a single girl in a big city – going to school, following her dream, working, making new friends.

She has bought new furniture and beautifully decorated her own place.

I never had this kind of independence.  I went from living with my parent’s to living with my husband.  Which was fine — but I recognized this week that Cara is far more confident and has a much better sense of self and what she wants in life than I did at her age.  

I’m so glad our kids are experiencing life away from home — in their own places (even at college).  They are learning so much — gaining independence — stretching and growing.

and as much as I miss them….

I love seeing them grow and mature —
They are doing exactly what they should be doing . . .

Growing up.

But they are never too grown-up to cuddle up with 
their daddy and sleep a wink or two.

Yes it’s hard living 650 miles away from our girl
but SO fun visiting – 


Thanks Cara & Tim – for taking us around town and showing
us the unique and fun city of Cincinnati!
We had a blast!