ends and beginnings

For 21 years I have been driving kids back and forth to school.

This morning I stood on my porch, coffee cup in hand, and waved goodbye to Emily and Nate.

Because Emily has her license now.

I have often complained about being stuck to the schedule and routine of 7:00 and 3:00.

Now it has ended as suddenly as it began so many years ago.

And it feels kinda weird. Good, but weird.

And I'm a little sad.

And a little bit ecstatic.