Walk this way

I miss my kids.
As they get older, they have a way of finding things for themselves to do that don't include me.
As I write this, Hillary is off on an adventure with some girl friends. They drove two hours away to eat at a famous restaurant that throws your food at you. Although, she did text her dad that the main reason for the trip was to scope out cute waiters...and theirs is NOT. Oh well.
And Parker is in another state, traveling and visiting relatives with his grandparents. And loving the fact that he's the "only child" for a while, I'm sure.
But the silver lining is that, with no one in the house but me and Yancey, we can take the time to snuggle a little longer. Then have coffee on the couch. And take our morning walk.
How luxurious to spend hours a day in focused conversation with a man who loves me.
So as hard as it is to watch your kids grow up and leave the nest (even for short, trial flights!) I'm glad that God is helping me learn to walk this way.