The Days Can Be Long, But the Years Are Short

First day of school - 1999

Today, is the first day in 18 years that I did not have to take one or both of my children to school. My son, Ian, is now 17 and a high school senior, is driving and my daughter, Gabi, 19, is starting her junior year at Haverford College. Those who know me will vouch that I'm not a "the world revolves around my children" type. I've always looked at myself as their life coach. Don't get me wrong. I love and enjoy my children more than anything in this world, but always felt it was my responsibility to them to let them fall and pick themselves up, experience disappointments as well as joy. I'd just hover in the background just in case I was needed.

So today, I sit here, with tears and a bittersweet feeling. My day-to-day mothering is coming to an end and now my children are encouraging me to go forth and prosper. For months, I've been toying with the prospect of beginning a blog. Now, I've got a bit of a empty nest syndrome creeping in, so I reckon I should find an activity to fill the void.

Gabi and Ian - Summer 2011

So very much like almost 20 years ago, as I brought Gabi home from the hospital, I'm giving birth to my new "baby". Bear with me as I figure this whole thing out. I didn't know much about raising children and everything has turned out wonderfully well. I hope you will join me on my new adventure!