Empty

my house was empty this morning when i awake - my little man had already reported for duty - his first day in the academy.  i headed to my acct'ant and michael's to treat myself for a job well-done. today its been 64 degrees in January in Va.  what an amazing day.  now that my year-end stuff is pretty much done and i can concentrate on art and more art.

i celebrate a wonderful son who will bring all his dirty laundry home for the weekend until he moves into his permanent residence in February. 

The Backside

something about watching my youngest walk out the door and seeing his tall, straight back as he was leaving for his first new job after graduating college. it made me cry - i didn't think i would cry but that scene triggered a memory  from his childhood and a letter he wrote me last Christmas that i read last night.

he touched my heart and i'm all the better for it - his final move won't really be until mid February when he moves into his apt at the beach.  then everything from his room goes, that will be different.

i love you little man, forever mom.