The nest will be quiet...

After being a mom for the past 11.5 years, one thing has rung very true:  they grow up fast!  It feels like the seasons fly by and I'm left with this confused feeling of sadness for the time that has passed combined with excitement for what the new year has to bring.  That is exactly how I felt today sending my kids off to school.  The nest will now be quiet for a few hours each day...