Days turn into weeks and weeks turn into months and before long, the months have shot right by. Lauren just wrapped up just over 2 months with us and has decided that it’s time to go home. She’s ready to see friends and do some cool summer stuff before college this fall.

She spent the last several weeks studying and taking CLEP tests and passed all of them. Which means, she’s tested out of one full college semester (or 16 credits) in a matter of weeks, pretty cool stuff!

The house is empty, no more teenager giggles and jokes or long serious afternoon talks. She’s on her way home and I’m left in my tranquil cocoon.

Bobby left this afternoon for West Palm on business for a few days. If we would have known Lauren was leaving too, I would have been able to go with my dearest on this trip. So as it stands, I’m in for some alone time the next few days, just me, myself and I.