THE BIGGEST NEWS
I know I’ve been vaguely alluding to “changes” coming up, and now that it’s official I can finally share… MY SON IS ENGAGED! He told us about this over Thanksgiving. While he was home for Christmas the ring arrived, and on Monday he flew out to Waco to be with Isabel. Tonight (New Year’s Eve) he proposed and she said yes! The wedding is planned for this summer. Okay, let’s break down all the feelings, starting with the good- and it’s almost all good. I don’t know Isabel that well, but from what I do know, I absolutely love her. She’s made a real effort to reach out to us- she and I have emailed back and forth, and we’ve had several Facetime calls with her, and also her family. And… she really loves my son. That’s enough for me right there! But… all parents worry about their kids. I’m worried that they’re only 23 and not done with school yet. I’m worried because they’ve only been dating since May- I wish they knew each other longer. I guess when you know, you know, and they feel like they know. They’re eager to start their lives together. They know marriage is hard and that you have to work at it. They’re both very mature for 23. I still worry. I know I’m not losing a son, I’m gaining a daughter. But I was hyper aware this Thanksgiving and Christmas that this is the last time our family will look like this. It was hard for me to say goodbye to him on Monday, knowing how much everything was about to change. I know change is necessary- he can’t come home for every vacation for the rest of his life and sleep in his childhood bedroom. But it’s still hard for me. On a lighter note- WHAT IN THE WORLD am I going to wear to the wedding?????? GAAAAH! Remember how I stressed over what to wear to his graduation? I guess I can’t get away with my Athleta skort and croc sandals this time! LUCKILY, I’m still friends with the woman who helped me pick out my own wedding dress, 25 years ago. She’s agreed to help me. Phew- I’m going to need all the help I can get. I almost forgot the best part- she definitely wants kids. Not right away! But she wants them. I will have grandchildren!!! Happy New Year!