the face of happy

Alexander accepted a job ... his first real one ... in a nearby major city. He is over-the-moon thrilled.

He'll be starting his career as a commercial real estate analyst at one of the nation's top companies. 

I am proud of him. He's become, since graduating, resourceful, focused, and resilient. He got this job all on his own. 

I am already a little sad. He'll be moving in just two weeks and this time he doesn't have a specific plan on returning. It's a lot more real than college.

I will miss our nightly dinners. I love coming home and having Alexander there to greet me. Well, okay, he never really greets me. At best, he looks up from his computer and mumbles How was your day without looking up. But still. He's there.

But I am more happy than not. Seeing your child experience real joy is of course the best feeling of all.