I have learned I am grateful they both CHOSE to stay close to home to go to college.
I am grateful for the other parents we have met and those we have had way too much fun with on road trips.
I am proud of them both, my older son has graduated (dec) and is looking for work, has a couple offers on the table, and is working for us in the meantime for expenses/bills. The younger is on track to graduate in Dec of 09, one extra sememster for both of them.
These four years, as those of HS go by quickly. I am glad I have been able to attend so many of their college games. Even when mine pitch on a Tue, I go to Sat/Sun games. I am grateful I am able to do that.
While they only live 15-20 mins away, we don't see each other daily or weekly. They are grown men with their own lives, but know I could count on either one in an instant.