life check
When my girls went away to college, they called often, texted even more often, and face-timed multiple times a day. They were checking in, sharing stories, asking advice....complaining, celebrating, contemplating...you name it, it felt like we were doing it together. Don't get me wrong.... while I loved (insert eye roll here) hearing about every room mate squabble, every outfit change... I didn't need to be this involved. Don't tell them, but every once in while, I would hit "decline" and tell Mike to call them back. In fairness, I had JUST spent all day teaching... I was all talked out. I heard from them so often that my class of firsties knew their individualized text sounds. But now there's this..... Caleb. My almost 20-year old. My one who, after a gap year, is at college 1300 miles away from us. Let's remember, this kiddo has never been a big talker. Ever. He had two bigger sisters who NEVER STOPPED TALKING. But that means when he's away at c...