Jessica got away this morning.

It has been an eventful weekend. We were all running around trying to gather all of Jessica's "stuff" together for her to take to Banff. Keltie and Jess and I had supper together last night - Turkey dinner since she won't be here for Thanksgiving. Rob had to drive to Moncton (3 hr. round trip) to pick up Heather because she lost her drive back to Freddy and would have missed saying good-bye to her sister. (Rarely, does anything go smoothly around this house.) Anyway, they got their supper when they got back and all worked out well.
Jess's flight left at 5:50 am so we were up around 4:00 am. Unbelievably, all her worldly goods fit into a duffle bag and a backpack. So with her new laptop computer and her guitar in her hand, off we went to the airport.
I should pause to explain to anyone who doesn't know me very well, I am very sentimental and love my children unconditionally. I am also a self admitted (minor) control freak. So, to be able to send my 19 year old daughter across the country by herself takes a supreme effort. To resist not falling apart into a quivering, crying sap is also very difficult. So, on the drive out, we kept it light and I kept my eyes forward. I didn't start to cry until her flight was called and she went through security. We hugged and laughed and she was gone. I am so excited for her upcoming adventure and the experiences that she will have. But we will miss her so much.
Just before she got on the plane, I said, " I'm just trying to remember any other words of wisdom I need to tell you." Jessica hugged me and said, "Don't worry, Mom, I've got them all stored in my head." I guess that is all a Mom could hope for.
Thankfully, Heather is still home and Keltie is only a few minutes away so I can busy myself sticking my nose into their lives .
Right at the moment, Rob is lounging on the couch, the dog and cats are having a nap and I'm at the computer. The house is quiet....guess I better get used to that.