Its official, Shelby is accepted to be part of the graduating class of 2013 at St Olaf College! I cannot explain the joy and excitement we are all feeling at this news. My mail man is thrilled too, if only because this means I won't be accosting him along the streets of our town looking for some news in the mail.
I am so thrilled that my daughter is going to be able to be a part of that incredible school. I look forward to seeing the challenges they give her, the possibilities they will open up for her. I am a bot envious to be studying at a place that so clearly values learning. Oh to be 17 and headed off to such a magical place.
That said I am also already weeping inside at the thought of being so far from her. I know that many mothers and their 17 year old daughters don't love being together but I truly love being with her and I am going to miss her terribly. I know I will become a cyber stalker with their Hi mom cam, watching just to see if I can catch a glimpse of her walking through the commons. She has already told me I will need to sign on for unlimited text messaging so that we can talk when we need to. I am already practicing so that I will have Cheetah thumbs and text quickly.
Now we begin the prayers for snow every day so that we can afford the tuition!
Well done Shelby, I am so glad St Olaf's recognized a gem in you.
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