Well the day has finally come.  My kids are growing up.  I know, I've had plenty of time to see this coming.  But they are making plans together without me..  They are leaving this house and doing stuff without ME.  I have home schooled for the last 12 years, it can be weird not having them include me.  At first I just took it for granted that I was included when they were making their plans.  They coordinated the their schedules and agreed on what to do.  They did all this in front of me.  I assumed I was included.  WELLLLLLL.  This morning I was informed that they were going by themselves.
           I have been going through a tough time these days.  My daughter is leaving soon to go study culinary arts (against my sage advice).  My son starts a new job this week with full time hours for the summer.   My husband is only home one week a month.
           They are going out for dinner.  I know I wanted them to get along better, but couldn't they include me in the fun too.  They never take me anywhere.  Fine, there is always the dog.  We can have dinner together.
            Bakita, do we want Gravy Train or Alpo?  Wet or Dry?