Guys, nothing funny is happening in my life.
I’m not having many “Did That Just Happen” moments right now.
And, (with a worried sigh), I’m afraid I might not have many more.
You see, Mr. T has picked a college.
It is all becoming very real that the little boy I JUST HAD is growing up.
I made him stop and take a picture with me at a college visit the other day.
“Mom, we don’t need to now, there will be time later.”
“Get your butt over here and take a picture with me! Don’t make me go all mom on you!”
And you know what – there wasn’t time later!
Time is not linear for me, when I say it happened the other day, I could mean yesterday, or 6 months ago. I don’t waste space in my brain for things like “time”; however, there is a pressure in my chest that tells me – either I’m having a heart attack – or that time is currently paying very close attention to me!
Here is the super-duper good news, though. My son is bound and determined to expedite his college time and leave with the least amount of debt as possible. He has saved up to take classes at the community college during the summer, and he is filling out every scholarship form there is… and… he is applying for the housing waiver. He will live close enough to the school he wants to attend that he can commute.
He won’t be moving into the dorm (fingers crossed) in the Spring. He’ll be staying at home. And, while he is never here now, and will probably be here less in the future, it still gives me some peace that I’ll have a little bit longer to yell at him to not leave dirty dishes in the sink or to pick up his shoes from the living room floor because I tripped over them and almost broke my neck!
I look forward to that.
OH! But wait! The other day I bought a new washing machine! And Mr. T had exactly 1 hour in between Job #1 and Job #2, so he met me at Lowe’s to load up the machine (it wouldn’t fit in my car) and drive it home – and he unloaded it and set it in place for me before taking off to head back into town for work.
So, I made him some homemade donuts! 
Double chocolate donuts with a plain glaze.
Yeah, that just happened!
(and if you follow me on Pinterest, you’ll find the inspiration for that recipe, which of course, I modified. Almond milk instead of regular, greek yogurt instead of sour cream and truvia instead of sugar… and they still turned out divine!)
Oh! One last thing – one of my SMART goals is to hit 50 miles per month with my running. 
Not only did I meet my goal, I increased my mileage from January, so #DoubleWin. This month also included a longer run, added in an extra half mile towards the end of the month – and it was scary but it went really well! I think I’ll work in a few more long runs now and work on increasing my stamina. It’s been feeling good, and I haven’t always been able to say that about running!
Maybe I have a few more moments left in me yet!
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Hi, Kate! My son is waiting to hear from colleges for next year. At this point, it looks like he is going far, far away to Edinburgh, Scotland. If he’s that far away, I’ll be eating donuts for comfort.
Ann! Did you tell him that is less than ideal! Oh my goodness! I am pretty sure if Mr T was considering that move, I would be selling the house and moving with him! LOL… Yeah, pretty sure that would have to happen!! Wow, what a great young man you’re raising that he is considering that move!
You go girl! Now that didn’t just happen. It took perseverance and determination.
It also sounds like a perfect transition time for you both. 💛
I’m excited Val, even with the normal bumps and bruises, it is all feeling good, feeling natural – I think we are on a good path!
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Yes, they do grow up so fast! Mr. T is such an amazing young man! I love that he has a plan! Good job, Mom. Kudos on the running goal! Super duper! You are really kicking some buns with your running goal! Could you be any cooler??? And those donuts???? Hello! Yes, please! Not only are you a super mom, but you deserved that little treat for all of your hard work! Now, I’m looking forward to all of the awesome adventures that (I know) you will continue to have!
Thank you so much Ortsofsorts!! Those donuts were surprisingly good – and easy, even with all of the substitutions I had to make! I’ve got some bananas just at the right point where I can try and make the “37 calorie brownie” 😀 😀 😀
ooooh – I can’t wait to hear about those brownies!
Yeah, I didn’t have applesauce, so instead of making those, I made some protein brownies… banana, cocoa powder, protein powder and peanut butter. They almost fool you into thinking they are brownies! LOL… almost!
So happy for you, on all fronts! xoxo
Thank you so much NancyTex! 🙂 I appreciate all of your support and encouragement!!
Exciting times for Mr T! And you! But you raised him well, he’ll do well – now you only have to keep up 😉
Those doughnuts look like an awesome way to thank him 🙂
I think he enjoyed the donuts! I have tried my best while raising him, but you’re right, now I only have to keep up! LOL
Wow! I bet your crazy proud and impressed with your Son! Way to go Momma, you did a great job. Sounds like he is on the right track …also sounds like you have plenty of moments to blog about 😉
I hope I have plenty of blog moments left! At church yesterday the music minister’s wife stopped to say hello and ask if I was attending a certain event, and I scrolled through my mental calendar and was like “no, I have a Senior thing” and she laughed and goes “we’ll see you in June, from now until then you’ll be very busy with Senior things!”
I think she’s right! 🙂 Thanks for your kind words and stopping by!!
Awesome read and CONGRATS on your Feb mileage!!!
Thank you so much Lisa!!
Congratulations on smashing your February running goal! I need to get back at it myself.
My oldest stepson will be a senior next year, and all I can think of is him sitting on my lap when he was still little. Where did the time go?
Right?!? Sometimes I look at Mr. T and can barely remember the little guy he used to be!
And I’m still inspired by your running – hitting the 13.1+ was amazing! And yes you should get back at it – aren’t you training for a half? I know I read that!
It’s so scary how quickly time passes!! Mr T is a star! You should be very proud. My baby is turning 17 on Sunday – I know that pressing feeling on the chest all too well. xx
Oh my goodness, you do know that pressing feeling on the chest, can you believe it? It’s amazing and scary at the same time! 🙂
It sure is xx
Again, those donuts look amazing. I happy to hear that he is going to a school close to home and that he will be living with you still. Awesome job on your monthly mileage! You’re kickin’ butt!! 🙂
Thank you Fallon! I’m working on it! And I’m happy to have a longer time with him, too – can’t even pretend otherwise!! LOL
I hear ya! Time is moving on around here too but it sounds like you have a pretty cool young man there. Good for him for being so responsible and good for you for achieving your goal.
Thank you Nancy – I did see that yours has found a great place and y’all got him moved in (if I remember correctly)!
Not till June 1st. They just signed the lease. The houses go fast so they have to snatch them up quick!
Got it! Oh great, now you have a countdown!! I never know if that is good or bad! LOL
Yeah, either more time to prepare or more time to fret! 😳
I like reading your posts! They always crack me up like how Mr T told you photo can wait, but you know better yeah?!
I really like Mr T. He is so sensible to help you load the washing machine, set it up. I feel that I will miss him too when he stays in the dorm.
I am so proud of you to run 57 miles in a month! This will be my goal and part of my to do list when my kids are grown up and I will be left with nothing much to do or less things to nag on.
Reading about you is like fast forwarding my life as a mom. You are an inspiration! Keep up the running and your positive outlook in life! 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind words Christy! I am so impressed with all you are doing in your life with your 3 kids! I love how you have made it a priority for them to be kids and how you are balancing time with them – it’s not easy, but you are doing a great job!!
Whoop! Look at you you little runner. I am always so proud of you with this stuff. You’re awesome xx
Thank you!! I’m not going to pretend, but I’m proud of me, too!! You know there were so many times that I struggled to get going, and it took several years but I’m so happy about it right now, and appreciate it so much more because of all of the struggles!!
I eat . . . therefore I run! 😛
LOL, that pretty much sums it up!! 😀
Those donuts sound amazing, I’ll have to try them! Congrats to Mr. T on picking a college and to you for WAY overdoing your goal!!!!
Thank you!! I’m super excited about all of it! (and I found a recipe for some healthy brownies and pulled out everything to make it and realized I used the last of my cocoa powder making those donuts!!)
Go put a baby update on IG!! I’m dying!!
Ok haha, I have a dr apt tomorrow so if we get anything good I’ll share it. Otherwise me and Gabriel will be hanging out so I’m sure I’ll find something to share there 🙂
I’m so impressed with how you crushed your February SMART goal… maybe it was the donuts!! 🙂 Happy March!!
Thank you so much!! 🙂 Happy March!
Keep making those donuts and he’ll find his way back.
I’m not there with my kids yet but I think I can imagine. I’m trying to savor the moments.
Savor Savor Savor!!! I thought I was, and I’m sure I was, but oh my goodness – it sneaks up on ya!!
I believe it and I suppose there is no way to make it better.
The chocolate donuts don’t seem to quite fit in with the running goals, Kate. 🙂 Your son sounds very proactive. Well done to him and to you for bringing him up right. xx
I subbed out all (most) of the bad ingredients and made them about as healthy as you can… okay, yeah, you’re right! The chocolate donuts don’t seem to quite fit with the running goals, but boy do they nourish my soul!! 🙂
You know, Kate. I do not see too many blog postings with a homemade chocolate donut/increasing my monthly running mileage juxtaposition. Not surprisingly, though, you pull it off and pull it off well. Happy for you and Mr. T!!
LOL, I think I had to increase my mileage to account for the chocolate donuts! 😀
And thank you! Oh – and you need to get on Instagram, with your art, you should be showcasing it!!
They do grow up way too fast. I’m still very happy that he gets to stay at home for now. That will hopefully help ease the growing up transition for you. Also, 50 miles a month? That’s great! Keep it up!
I’m very happy to have the transition period! So very happy!! And thank you!