IKEA

It was a bittersweet morning for two reasons. The first, of course, was a trip to IKEA to shop for Shae's new apartment in Eugene. Yep. She's heading back up there on September 18th for her sophomore year, declared major and all that entails. We've enjoyed having her around this summer, but it seems the Roderick's have spawned two Northwest gals who love the rain, so away she goes.

The second is that her mama dropped about $200.00 on odds and ends for the new living space. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, hello, Roderick. It just makes me feel a little sappy to think that the 3rd Roderick is flying the coop and starting her own housekeeping (Lord have mercy).

They have all grown up to be such wonderful young women. I lament the days of diapers and bicycles . . . but only for a moment.

Now. What can we do with Shae's old bedroom?