June 27

Abby's had her driver's license for almost two years now, but somehow, she'd never pumped gas. Until today.

She texted me this morning to tell me that Charles (also known as the Explorer) needed fuel and asked if I could help her fill him up after she got home from work. 

So that's what I did. I gave her my credit card, told her to follow the instructions on the screen, and then stood back and watched as she... pumped the gas.

It's a small thing yes, but it's another step toward self-sufficiency for my girl. And seeing my children continue to grow and develop into functional bigger people is a blessing.