I missed yesterday. I realize that the audience for my blog is a relatively small number, but those that have read what I’ve written know that I’m trying to chronicle some aspects of my old, fat, bald 55-year old life for the grandchildren I may one day have.
Another part of my story is that a few years ago, I pledged on @WriteChain to write two hundred words per day. I’ve done a decent job trying to keep that pledge, but I’ve taken my fair share of mental health breaks and personal time away from the blog to take care of other things, and yesterday was one of those days.
Yesterday we moved Bonnie into her new apartment for graduate school in Columbus, Ohio. She has lived on campus while she was pursuing her undergraduate degree, but this is a step up. She’ll be chasing a PhD in Materials Science.
I’m a very proud dad.
I’m proud of all of my kids. Gracie is doing great in Architecture and Design. Dane starts in Mechanical Engineering in a few weeks, so that means I’ll have two current KU students, and one grad.
But, this is the first time one of our kids has actually moved away.
Bonnie lived on campus, but she was always a few miles from the house, and she always came home every weekend for a meal or two and a load of laundry or two. She spent time with family, including Lucy and Freya… the two furry members of our extended family (Colby should not be ignored their, either, but he’s Gracie’s dog – not a full-time resident out here).
Bonnie won’t be coming home next weekend.
Bon won’t be home until Thanksgiving.
Yeah, yeah. Now’s the time when the sentimental old fart starts to tear up a little bit.
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Sometimes we have to say, “See you later” and “Don’t forget how to use Skype, OK? I need to see your face”.
We’ll be ok, I’m sure, but it’s going to be an adjustment for all of us. I know it will be hard, because it’s getting to me and I’m supposed to be that guy, the one that keeps his chin up and deals with things like this bravely, setting an example for the others…
… nope. I’m sitting in the bar of the hotel, drinking a Jameson on the rocks and trying to hide the tears welling in my eyes from the other bar patrons.
Lisa and Bonnie are up in the hotel room. The A/C is broke (ok, if that’s an unfamiliar term to grandkids – that stands for “Air Conditioning”, which I hope you have in the future). so Bon is staying with us one more night at the hotel. I left ’em alone to write my blog and let them get themselves situated before I head back up.
Lisa and I have a long drive tomorrow.
The goodbyes are going to be long and hard.
But it’s “See ya later”, not a goodbye.
Yeah, I’m still gonna cry.
Peace y’all.
