MontanaMama
MontanaMama's JournalSmoke is pouring into Montana from the wildfires in Edmonton, Alberta.
My city of Missoula is surrounded by mountains on every side and I can't see any of them at the moment. Air quality is B A D. Fires of this magnitude in May for pete's sake!!
The planet is mad. We're not even into summer yet.
https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/air-quality-poor-in-edmonton-as-wildfires-burn-across-alberta-1.6402209
My kiddo took his first solo flight today!
It’s been a big week at our house. Owen turned 18 this week, took his first solo flight in a tiny Cessna 152 this morning and tonight he’s off to the prom with a posse of friends. I didn’t expect to be emotional today but when Owen landed and his instructor hopped out of the plane and the child took off on his own, I just sobbed. He did great. No complications and it was a stunning Montana day. O will continue to take lessons throughout the summer until he has enough flight hours to get his pilot’s certificate. He hopes to have that completed before he starts college this fall.
I don’t know where the last 18 years went…it feels like life is going a million miles an hour. Everyone tells me that I’ll be ready when Owen leaves the nest…that kids make it easier on their parents by being difficult but I have to tell you that this will be so hard. I like Owen so much, I mean, I love him of course…but I just LIKE him. He’s so smart, responsible and kind. He thinks about things before acting and he’s measured and thoughtful when he decides to do or say something….unless someone is being an asshole then he most definitely will call it out. He’s got a wicked sense of humor and makes me laugh every single day. He doesn’t put up with drama from anyone. He’s a talented pianist and guitarist and a really good student. I never have to remind him to do his homework…ever. Being his mom has been the most important thing I’ve ever done.
Thanks for reading.
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