January 7

A new era has begun at the Wight House. Since Isaac has now had his license for over a year, we've formally entered the Bigger Brother Drives the Little Brother to and from School Era.

That's right: for the rest of the school year --until Isaac graduates-- he and Brady will arise each morning and venture off to Amador together. I went outside with them this morning and watched from the garage as they loaded into the Explorer and left.

It's a strange, strange feeling.

It's the first time since Abby started kindergarten back in 2009 that I haven't had a morning school drop-off. I've mulled what I'll do with my newly loosened schedule: sleep more? Walk to the Mother Ship instead of driving? Both of the above? I'm not sure yet.

Although I feel a bit like my usefulness is waning, I'm grateful that my kiddos are becoming more capable with each passing day. It's a huge blessing to be able to watch them mature into responsible, faithful teens and young adults.