First Day of School

School started for Alex this week. It was a sad moment when I took the 'first day of school picture' and it was only Alex, it brought in another realization that the days of having 2 children and having full responsibility for both is coming to a close. Of course I always will be feel responsible for Kelsey, but she is now entering the world of adulthood, and as much as I am working on letting go, she is working on taking more and more on her own. We are both doing fairly well with it so far.

But this is about Alex starting school, so here is her picture looing all the teenager she is!
Soccer season has begun, Alex was disappointed she didn't fully make the JV team, but is double rostered between JV and developmental. I do beleieve this will afford her more opportunity to play and be a leader to the younger players, but I know in her heart she wanted to be all JV...she is doing well with all of it, it's one of those moments in life that you make the decision to accept, go on and do your best or quit ~ I am proud of her making the first choice, no matter how hard it maybe for her.

Her first week of school was 'boring' but I think this will change as homework, school activities and reconnections with friends she hasnt seen over the summer will kick in.

Tomorrow, I have another 'mommy moment' for we bring Kelsey to Purdue to move into the dorms for Boiler Gold Rush, a week long freshman orientation program. She will be back home next Friday for the first home football game at the High School, Dev, her boyfriend is a senior and will be playing.

~hope