If you’ve been through this before, you know the mix of emotions that I’m talking about – feeling happy and excited as your young adult sets off on their new journey but also experiencing a faint sense of grief. It’s like a cocktail of emotions that comes with a twist of uncertainty and a thin layer of anxiety on top. Our son is thrilled, and although our break felt different from the ones we’ve had in the past, it was still great to spend some quality time together. We also got some extra time to catch up on sleep and reading, which was nice.
During our college tours, we explored various colleges located near Nashville. We decided to stay at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel, which is home to Soundwaves Waterpark. It was a great way to add fun to our trip, especially for our youngest, who patiently walked around different college campuses. To keep myself entertained, I downloaded a few audiobooks for the car ride and a paperback for some relaxing time by the pool.
Here’s what I’ve been reading over the last couple of weeks. Let me know if you’ve read any and what you think of them!