Launched!

We officially transitioned to fall at our house last night. The pumpkin candle was lit, the chicken fried, the fall vibes playlist played, and the backpacks loaded.

This morning, we launched both kids to high school:

Issa technically started her college classes two weeks ago, but this morning she went for her one last class at the actual high school:

Evan reluctantly started his freshman year:

He likes his schedule and teachers (at least based on orientation), but he is just not a fan of getting up and doing things.

This was the big difference:

Issa drove them both to school as we waved from the porch. Evan was more than a little thrilled to be walking in from the student lot instead of being dropped by his mother. Issa is loving the freedom of having her license. 

Of course I cried once they were out of sight. I am so super proud of who they are who they are becoming, but these firsts and lasts are coming at a rapid pace these days. They are doing exactly what we raised them to do: they going out into the world and making it a little better. I can't wait to see what this year holds.