Twins are off to college!

OK, not really sure I was ready for this step.  For 18 years you have your child close, holding them in your arms for the first few months of life, then by the hand for the next few years, then holding out hope they will give you a little hug now and then...but always they are close.  It was very hard to take these two to college and then drive away.  Hyrum and I kept looking at each other as we were driving away saying, "Are you sure we can just leave them?"  "Is this allowed?  Is this what parents do?" It was bizarre and unnerving.  BUT at the same time also exciting and so amazing to see them take this step toward independence.  Very strange times indeed and a milestone as a parent.  The good news is they only live 2 hours away and we can pop down to see them whenever we like.  The bad news is they are 2 hours away and I won't be there if they are sick or hurt or worried about something.  I love these two and I'm so proud of them and know they will do great in college.  I really can't wait to see what they decide to accomplish in life...but I still just see them as tiny little babies!!

Where did the time go?  I was so lucky to have these two precious boys in my life and I know they will grow to be even more amazing and wonderful than they are today.

Took this photo the night before we left for college...Emerson had his belongings all packed and ready to go:)

Two boys heading to college at once meant we had a very full van of belongings ready to transport!

Their check in time was 8 AM so we left home around 6AM.  Everyone was excited but nervous.

Figuring out how to lock up their bikes outside the dorm

Unlocking the door to their new home

6 hours of setting up computers, making beds, unpacking clothes and they are generally settled in!

Their college home for the year

It was hard for Julian to say goodbye to his brothers but they all got in close for a big group hug that made my mom heart happy.

Leaving our boys at their dorm.  So many emotions competing in my brain at once but mostly I am proud of them and send all my love to them 💟