It's really morning. I know this already. I also know I should be sleeping. Tomorrow will be an emotional day. Most likely I will be drained. I can't sleep. I tried.
My 17 year old is graduating from high school tomorrow. It seems like just yesterday she was starting school. Now she's done. I don't know if there will be college in Katt's future. The next 7 years of her life are already contracted to the United States Army. I couldn't be more proud of her decision. It's just far different than I pictured this day, this month, next month, next year.
I think it's hard enough watching your child go off to college. You still have those few years that are an adjustment. I don't get that adjustment. On July 10th, when she leaves Harrisburg, PA for Fort Sill, OK, this will no longer be her home. The Army isn't college, it's a career. Especially when you are going to go study a different language.
And so, I'm not sleeping, but pondering. I still have two children at home, although they are rapidly growing up. Bri is a Junior now. Joshua is a 7th grader. My baby is a Private in the U.S. Army. Where did all the time go, and why do I wish I could have at least a few of those moments back?
