time flies

Well, tomorrow's the big day. We leave to take Elisabeth to begin her new life.

I am so excited for her! She's doing something I always wanted to do but never had the courage to.

She's going out on her own.

I couldn't be more proud of her! She is a remarkable young lady and I feel so blessed to be her mom! I know great things are in store for her and it's going to be so fun to watch it all unfold!

But...the selfish side of me wants to take her in my arms and never let her go! (But I know I can't.)

This is the hardest thing I've ever had to do!!!

Tonight was the last night she'd sleep in her room (It will soon be Jake's). The last night I'd hug her goodnight in our family room. I almost burst into tears but she stopped me. She said, "Mommy, not tonight!" So, I held in the tears...

until now.

As I write this, I am crying my eyes out!

I am already missing her!

This is so hard!

I am trying to be strong. I hate this. I have this sinking feeling that I have forgotten to teach her something. That I have failed her in some way.

I hope I'm wrong.

But I need to stop thinking like this.

I want her to know that I am happy for her! I really am. She needs to know that I support her decisions and I am so, so proud of her! I can't wait to hear of all she's learning and experiencing!

I love you Elisabeth!!!!