Another Rainy Saturday

It's funny. . . I only seem to find the time to post while I'm working on the reference desk or another public desk here at the library. Otherwise I'm too busy at work and have other things to do at home.

It's been an interesting week. Younger daughter went out to Amherst to visit classes and get (another) feel of the place this weekend. She drove out with friends but spent the last 2 nights with her sister. Tonight she's back to southwest to stay with the friends she had driven out with. I can't get a feel if she's interested in actually attending the school, but she definitely likes spending weekends.

I was glad she stayed with Sam for a couple of days. I feel like when Sam's home they are both so busy with friends that they don't have a lot of time together. I do know they talk alot on the phone and online but it's always been important to me that they keep their relationship strong. There's no greater gift in the world than a sister and I want them to cherish that relationship.

It's given us a taste of what life will be like in September when both girls are off at college. And what it will be like is QUIET. No loud music, slamming doors, arguments about the car, and waiting up for everyone to get home from socializing. Somehow it's easier to sleep if you don't know exactly where they are and aren't expecting them to walk through your door.

But it's also kind of lonesome. I'm already feeling the "empty nest" feeling. I'm guessing a dog is in my future shortly. The cat is nice, but only on her terms.