9 days...

and a new life begins for our family...taking Emma to Butler to begin her life as an adult.  Was just in the backyard with George and my neighbor Dave leaned over the fence..."so Heidi, how are you holding up with Emma about to leave?  Sure is going to be tough for you."  Duh Dave...yes it will, BUT I am excited for her (or at least I keep telling that to everyone that asks and it's what I keep telling myself). 

Emma does not cry easily...doesn't cry at movies or sad commercials, etc....if her heart is broken or she is wounded in any way, she MIGHT cry, but don't count on it.  So when she does cry, it's serious.  Saturday's last All City finals meet and last RW celebration was serious for her and she cried a lot, which meant I did.  She has swam for Bill Wuerger for 12 years, with a great bunch of girls (Kayce Smith, Maura Shea, Maddy Nelson, Anna Smith, Becca Wilson, Natalie Schmitt, Hannah Feinstein, Danielle Goulette....).  This is team that is no muss, no fuss (much like BAC and nothing like EHS)...NOT A SINGLE MOMENT of drama or nonsense...just fun and swimming for the love of it and for Coach Bill.  It has been an incredible experience for Emma as well as for Chris and me.  Ridgewood swimming has been her sweetest "growing up" memory...wholesome and pure joy.  What a blessing it's been!!!

Coach Bill and his girls...