My oldest son moved out last fall. He chose not to do college after high school, and already realizes it was a poor decision. But now he's stuck in a full time job and can't afford to go to school.

We've told him he can come back if he wants to commit to school. (He's 20) But he says he feels it would be a step backward to come home again. Although he has no hesitation bringing his laundry several times a month! That's okay, another excuse to see him and hug him!

Now his roommate moved out, so he's going to try to swing keeping the apartment on his own. I don't know if he can afford it, but he wants to try. He's also considering night classes online in the fall, and he has applied to the California Hwy Patrol as well.

He takes the written exam today; that's the very first in a long process to see if you can be approved for the academy. Then there's a physical test, a psychological test, an oral interview, a background check, etc. If approved, you move into the academy for six months.

My youngest will be 16 in September, and he just got his driving permit. We'll go out today for his first "behind the wheel".

Dotsie, my best friend's daughter was away at school all last year and didn't do well, so now she's back home and will be going to community college in the fall. Her mom is having a hard time with getting used to her being around again. More worries when she's not home at night, etc.