In case you're wondering about the maximum amount of gas that you can put it an automobile in one fillup, it appears to be $75. 

I discoverd this handy tidbit while driving a U-haul truck from Northern California to San Diego.  The first time I went to fill up the truck, I just turned on the pump and got back in the truck while it filled the tank. I really didn't want to look while the tally climbed into the hundreds.   Eventually, I heard the click, removed the pump, and resumed my journey south.  That's when I noticed the gauge was not sitting on "F".  I was afraid there was something wrong with the gauge until I pulled in for my next fillup.  This time I paid attention and as the total price neared $75, the pump began stopping. Then I noticed a small sign on the pump that said "In an effort to keep the cost of gas low (yes it really said that!!) we have limited each purchase to $75.  Feel free to begin a second transaction if you exceed that amount."

I am dying to know how the $75 cutoff saves them money.  All that know is that I had to load up 3 times at the $75 limit plus one more $60 fillup to reach my destination.  I don't know how those truckers do it.

The day she graduates from high school.  The nest will be empty. 

What are two parents supposed to do with themselves now?  What will we do with those hours that used to be reserved for handling the crisis of the day?  For calling school to address her absence?  For waking her up and then waking her up again?  How will we replace those moments when we could solve a problem?  When we received a special hug?  When we found her lost object?  When we watched her tiny body in a pink leotard parade across the stage? 

For 18 years we have watched her come and go.  We have seen her learn and we have seen her try and fail.  We have watched her win and watched her triumph over challenges.  We have been proud and we have been disappointed.  Now we will be doing that from afar.

This last year has been a special one as we have had more time together.  It has made as all stronger and more able to handle the coming separation.  But it won't be easy.