Where Did The Summer Go?

It seems like yesterday that Elisabeth came home for the summer but it's already time to take her back for her 2nd year at SUU. Last year, I was bawling and so sad to see her go. This year, I'm still sad to see her go, but I've accepted that this is the best thing for her and I limited the crying to a few tears on the way home. (I pretended that my eyes were burning but I don't think Lee bought it!)

Yesterday, Lee, Elisabeth, and I packed up the PT Cruiser with all of Elisabeth's stuff and headed down to Cedar City. I have to say that it was one of the slickest moves I've ever participated in. Elisabeth took care of checking in and knew exactly where she needed everything put away. It took us only about 45 minutes to hang up all her clothes, make her bed, and put away things. It was way faster than last year! After running a few errands and getting some lunch, we took a trip to Wal Mart to pick up a few things. (I say a trip because if you ever get the opportunity to shop with Lee, it is definitely a "trip".)

We then went back to her dorm and got her all settled and then it was time to say goodbye and head home. It was a quick trip but I think it was better than dragging out our goodbyes like we did last year. It's nice to have learned a few things that made this easier and less emotional.

She has new roomates this year. I got to meet most of them. The roomate in her bedroom is a sweet girl named Sam. I was so glad to walk in and see all the good things Sam had up on her side of the room (pictures of family, Christ, quotes, good movies, etc.) It was a relief that she and Elisabeth will have some things in common.

I know this will be a great year for Elisabeth! I can just feel it! As hard as it is to let her go, I know it's the best thing for her. She's all grown up and has a life of her own. I know it was hard for her to live at home again this summer and I know that even though she misses us and we miss her, she is happy to be back to school.
So...
Good Luck this year Elisabeth!
Work Hard.
Study Hard.
Have FUN.
Remember Who You Are.
and most of all,
Remember we love!
We're so proud of you!
*sniff sniff*
(I miss you already!!! But I'm trying to be strong!)