Off to See This Guy. . .

 

For the past three weeks, Everett has been in Quebec participating in a French Immersion program. And honestly, if you're looking to improve your French, Quebec is a pretty fantastic place to do it. He’s taken a real interest in learning the language, and from everything he’s told us, it’s been a great experience.

This is also the longest he’s ever been away from both of us. It has been a huge comfort zone-shattering experience as he has not only needed to be independent, but in an environment where he can't use his native language. It has also been amazing for building his confidence and giving him a taste of life living on his own (with roommates). He’s embraced it all with determination and positivity that makes me so proud to be his dad.

Still, no matter how positive the experience has been for him, I’ve missed him. A lot. Parenting is full of moments where we’re asked to let go just a little, to give our kids space to grow. But that doesn’t make the missing any easier.

We're now on our road odyssey to go pick up Everett. I can’t wait to hear his stories in person, to see how he’s changed, and to welcome him back home.