Today, June 19, 2007, ends an era of my life. My youngest child graduated from high school tonight and my chest gets tight thinking about it. While I am glad I will never have to utter the words "I don't care if you think the assignment is stupid, just do it" again, I will miss the concerts, plays and general school events. It has been a long time coming and the pride I feel at the sight of my Katiebaby sitting on the field (under a very threatening sky) was overwhelming. I am so proud of the young women my girls have become. My family is my life and it is indeed wonderful. Now, she is off for an all night graduation party sponsored by the school at a local college rec center and though she will come home afterward, she is not the child she was. In her place is a young adult with wonderful values and skills to share with the world. Look out world, here comes Kate!

Kate, Emily and I are signing up for the Tour de France knit along. It sounds like fun. I think I will find a pattern for my yellow/orange sock yarn and challenge myself to finish during the tour. Kate is thinking about making a beret and we found an easy pattern for her to try. Em is thinking about a wip that she wants to challenge herself to finish. The cool part is while it is competitive, it is mostly competing with yourself. Let the bontemps roule!