my boy

We moved our son to Temple University in Philadelpia today. Carson has been attending classes locally at HACC for the past few semesters and finally achieved his goal of attending college away from home.I am so proud of him and I'm so pleased that he is following his dream! He wants to get a degree in Communications, specifically in Film. Already he has some experience with videotaping weddings and other events as well as creating short films. He is good!

Where have the past 21 years gone? My boy is all grown up. I am in a "sentimental mommy mode" tonight and my mind goes back through the years full of memories with Carson. He has brought so much energy,fun, and a sense of adventure into our home. Happy-go-lucky and easy-going, he has never sweated the details about anything! He is everyone's friend, accepting and comfortable. And he really likes his mom! We have always had a pretty special relationship, with very little of the emotional pulling-away that is more typical between mothers and their daughters during the teenage years.

I know he will be back--this is not a forever move--but I also recognize that with Carson, our job as hands-on parents is finished. We still have an impact on his life, but it is now on his terms. How grateful I am for the privilege of being Carson's mom!

I love you, Bud.