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we pull out in less than 2 hours
& i’ll be honest
i think i’m as ready for this as i can be
bailey, savannah and i went out to lunch yesterday
and laughed and laughed and laughed.
the one rule: no one say “final” “last” or “leaving”
lets just head out & have fun
(ps. bailey is headed to Ole Miss–6 hours away)
& fun it was!
(by the way, did i share these?
a couple of them from the midnight harry premiere)
i feel like we’ve been slowly pulling off a painful bandaid
but i really feel the Lord’s joy today.
i really am so thankful that i have this opportunity & i’m so thankful
she is fired up excited!
way fired up excited!!
so
my goal
(thanks to some excellent advice from a recent auburn grad-thank you sweet Georgia)
is to not make this a crazy big deal day
move her in & be happy!
tomorrow is a full day for her , day one of rush!!!
which i can NOT wait to hear all about!!
so for today, my mind is set. just praying my heart gets the memo!
now, at the risk of sounding like a giant infomercial,
a few fun things i’m looking forward to:
a few fun things i’m looking forward to:
-thankfully, after being out of stock sunday
publix had their limited edition of sea salt caramel icecream
last night when i ran in for a few things.
now, i’m not a big icecream eater
i’d prefer chips & salsa
but this might be the best i’ve ever had!
so i have not one, but two,of these waiting for me when we return back to the ranch!
-speaking of eating ice cream and subsequent weight gain,
i found dan on line last night looking up cottages in seaside
for us to stay during the 2012 Seaside Half Marathon!
oh yeah!
-bailey & i are headed to see The Help this week!
-a long awaited kitchen project is underway
that i can’t wait to share with ya’ll hopefully by the weekend!
-and there’s still a few days left to use your discount at Carol and Company
(just enter SIMPLE20 at checkout by 8.12.11)
which by the way….the john wind swung by here & left a comment the other day.
how fun is that?
i picked out some fun pieces that should be here anyday!
including the sorority girl bracelet and necklace
thank ya’ll for your encouragement
i feel like i’ve been hugged on through your sweet words
by so many of you recently
& i am so thankful for you!!
here we go!!
Rachel - Saying a prayer for you and Savannah today! What an exciting day in her life. A brand new chapter is about to begin, and these next 4 years will shape her in more ways than she knows! I have loved your honesty in posts leading up to this, and I pray that He fills you with a sense of comfort today. Enjoy this exciting day…cannot wait to hear about all the exciting new changes in her life and in yours!
Cathy Louise - Have the best day with your gorgeous girl sweetheart….You will both do amazing !!!!! Love c xx
Simone - Tears in my eyes for you Paige….I know you are brave but I'm not!!!
Thinking of you, hope Savannah has a great day, so exciting for her.
Beautiful photos xx
traci - i hope the day goes well for you. have fun. it is a very exciting day.
Pine Tree Home - May the day bring lots of laughs and memories!
That ice cream sounds rather yummy. I may just have to taste, just a little.
I enjoy reading about your running as I am embarking on kicking up my program.
Daily Tales of Sugar and Spice - i remember my mom being really strong and we all stay “light” and fun and when she drove off i cried like a baby at some restaurant parking lot in auburn. then, we came best friends. she went from 'not cool' to someone i deeply respected and needed and wanted in my daily life. college years are so awesome. praying for a sweet day for you both.
Talia - Saying prayers for all of you today. Enjoy every second of this precious time. It really is such an exciting period in Savannah's life.
Hugs to you!
Carol S. - Yay Paige!! Loved the upbeat tone of your post.
Y O U C A N D O I T!
Rebecca - Praying that your joy continues to get you through today! Your post are always such a blessing to me – I have grown to love you and your beautiful family over the past couple of years. I feel as if I know you all! My Maggie started K-5 this week so we are all emotional around our household this week too!
Debby - Sending you (((((HUGS)))). Have a good day.
Our custard store Whit's had carmel sea salt the other day…..oh so good.
Your husband is a gem.
You have had a great loss in your life. Your daughter going off to college, isn't a loss, you will see she will be back home again soon. It will get easier.
Mommabelle - Oh, I don't even know you, but HUGS to you!!!
I am UGA grad though! Hope she enjoys her time!!!
Deborah - Have a happy day. What an exciting time. Luckily she's close and she'll be back for a visit in no time. I also agree with you on the ice-cream. My favorite. Luckily (or maybe not, depending on how you look at it) I have a publix at the opening our our development. ha
Maybe I should consider a half marathon. Sending a prayer your way. Good Luck Savanah.
Jboo - You're the sweetest! Hope you have a fabulous day — I know you will!
Janet
Kelli - Their friendship is absolutely adorable and I'm so glad you all got together for lunch. This will be a wonderful day…I'll be thinking about your and saying little prayers 🙂 I'm more of a chips and salsa gal too, but I did discover a Ben & Jerry's flavor that I adore. The Help…I can't wait!!!!
Mrs. Dunbar - You have your heart in the right place and Miss Georgia gave you some sound advice. When I think of my day moving into the dorms all I can see is my Mama's face and the tears rolling down her cheeks the entire day. It's a bittersweet memory, I wish she had been smiling because I know she was so happy for me, her face just didn't show it.
As for rush… Oh I am so excited to read all about that! Sorority life is the best thing ever in college life. I enjoyed each and every day with all of my “sisters.”
Good luck to you both!! May His peace cover you today and the next 4 years.
wfjones - Welcome to UGA! It's a great place and she is going to have an amazing experience here. I know it's hard to leave her here but she has a good head on her shoulders (thanks to you) and she will do amazingly well. Have fun and enjoy this once in a lifetime day!
LouBoo - Oh Paige – take a deep breath – you will need to be so brave but I am sure it will all be fine. Such a momentous day! Funny how we are all leading to this – for our children to have the best opportunities and to be educated, but when it comes to it, it's so hard to let them go. Lou x
Shannon - I hope it was a happy and fun day moving in your college gal and I can't wait for you to share all about rush with us 😉
That ice cream box has got to be the prettiest one I've ever scene and sounds yummy.
I'm thinking your kitchen news is about your table??? I can't wait to see it, I'm sure it's amazing!
Beach Coast Style - omg!!! I can't believe the day is here already how can that be it only seemed like yesterday!! Good Luck to you and Savannah!!! I can't wait to hear all about it! I have to do this about this time next year and my heart is just not ready yet. I did the college visit this past weekend and I feel a bit more comfortable but so unsure! I guess we all just figure it out. Good Luck to everyone again!!! Have fun and be safe!!!
katie purcell - praying for you today sweet paige!
It seems like just yesterday I was moving Amybeth in and now she has 3 children…..!!!!!!!
xxooxxoo
Heather - Hi Paige! I have been following your blog for a while now. I, too have four girls, just slightly younger than your beautiful girls. You are such an inspiration to me. I can't imangine what the day will be like when I send my first daughter off to college, but I just pray that I handle it as well as you. You have a beautiful life and a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing it!
Jodi - I thought about you today! I know it went well 🙂 I can't wait to hear how it went and pictures! 🙂
Hope Caroline is feeling better!
I am a huge ice cream fan and that looks like it is delish. I would buy it even if it wasn't good, what a cute container!!!
Take care and sleep well tonight! 🙂
Jodi
Between You and Me - praying for her (and you) today!
And, I'm going by Publix TODAY to get that ice ream.
Suzanne - Awwww…what special days! Thanks for always being so open and sharing your stories…I really do learn from them. And here's another hug for you…HUG HUG HUG!!!
bookmarking submission - upSdK5 Thanks for the blog post. Really Great.