Old Age Day by Day March 10, 2012

Our older son just won a prestigious award for grad students, and we're so happy for him.  It's money and encouragement and he thinks it will be a guarantee of a good job.  He's worked a lot of hard and lonely hours, so he deserves it.  Our kids have accomplished so much, and all the while remaining decent, kind people.  I feel lucky.  It feels like a lot of celebrating will be going on this spring and next.  Two masters degrees, a Phd, and probably a few surprises as well.  I love being a witness to the unfolding of my kids' lives.  Sometimes it's painful, but it is always interesting and surprising.  This part of parenthood is where you are powerless to protect them, don't know what path they should take, but are amazed and how well they do on their own.