Coming off back-to-back parent’s
weekends, both Debbie and I felt great!
Both Gab and Bec traveled to each other’s school so that we had the
chance to spend both weekends as a family.
It is amazing to see our little girls growing up and becoming young
women, meeting their friends and roommates, and seeing them in an environment
of their creation (as opposed to our creation).
As parents, we would do anything to spend time with our children, and
now are happy to find out that they enjoy spending time with us.
One interesting observation -
When the girls were in high school, they always had a say on what we did, but
kind of let Debbie and I take the lead on planning whatever family activity we
are going to do. They have matured to
the point where they have become active participants in planning. While we knew what they were interested in,
it is great seeing their interests develop to the point where they put forth
their thoughts and, in some cases, want to share with us the things that they
are excited about. Case in point, we
went to Bec’s parent weekend the day after our anniversary, so I wanted to go
out for a nice dinner as a family. I asked
Bec if she had any thoughts. She in turn
asked a culinary friend (thanks, Zoe) if she had any recommendations. Bec then called me back, told me she had a
list and then proceeded to give me one restaurant’s name. I trust both my daughter’s decisions, so we
went it – a Spanish Tapas and wine place.
We had a great meal, a great time together and great fun!
We also realized that this past
parent’s weekend for Gab was her last one, as she graduates in the spring. We have always enjoyed the college trips to
visit our children, have some appreciation for the areas that they (temporarily)
live in, and getting the opportunity to see life through their eyes. We know at some point the girls will move out
permanently (hopefully not too far away), but for now, we are grateful for them
and the times we spend together. Family
rocks!
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