To My Kids

Good Morning!

Will you read this?
How are you doing?
Did you sleep well?

See?
It's just as if you were here and I'm asking you questions first thing in the morning.

I am sitting in a very quiet house looking at the cat looking at me. He is not happy because I won't take him out on the front porch (can you say spoiled??). Your dad has already left the house to doing his usual Saturday, workman stuff and I am thinking about this very messy house that I need to clean and the schoolwork I need to do.

We're just rolling in excitement here.

I thought of you all during that long trip yesterday. In my mind, I could see each city you were passing through and every river you crossed. I hope you all took the time to see the sights and enjoy the beauty this country has to offer (sappy, I know, but oh-so-true). We've been on that drive so many times, I think we all have it memorized by now.

To the oldest, we've been bragging about your license and your first solo drive.
For the middle, you never cease to entertain us and make us proud. 
And to our youngest, your growing beauty is making your dad very nervous. =)

These really are some of the best times of your life.
Have fun at your granny and pa's. Help out all you can.
You'll be home soon enough to hear me complain about your rooms.

You are loved.