I just had an epiphany. I’ve been receiving far fewer letters from my son. The last one mentioned that they’re all better adjusting to their living conditions and the stress…..and it’s just occurred to me what that really means. It means he’s adjusting to his new life and therefore doesn’t need to lines that were tying him to home – to me. He was writing so much because he was homesick – now those feelings are being replaced with the thoughts and duties of becoming a marine – becoming a man. He’s not writing because he’s moving on with his own life – a life that doesn’t so much involve Mom. He doesn’t need gas money, or lunch money or just to sit and talk. He’s moving on. Does that mean I’m suppose to too? WOW. And my daughter will do the same someday. Someday they’ll both have their own lives and I’ll be stuck with…..my husband??? I guess I better start making sure I really like him! Or I guess I should say that I really like spending time with him. We do sometimes forget once the kids come along how important it is to maintain our friendships with our spouses – cause someday it’s just gonna be me and him and the dog….and while it may be a toss up as to who’s the gassiest and in my case who actually talks more….the dog can’t drive me home when I’m old and tired!!