The time has come... 

Denver, Colorado is in our sights ~ as we head out there today for an early morning flight.  No, we're not latecomers for the Democratic National Convention.  Instead, we're on our way to drop off our younger son for his first year of College. 

Denver, Colorado?  All the way from Lancaster, PA?  Those were my thoughts, exactly!  But, what's a mom to do when the kid has dreams of his own.  We're almost packed up, and it's only 1 am!  There are still last minute things to think of, like his alarm clock (he'll need that!) and of course there had to be room for the x-box.  I think the basketball and soccerbal are staying behind, though. 

Anyway, I thought it was fitting to repost a blog I wrote for him several months ago.

Alex, Dream Big.  Jump High. And hold on for that ride!

   p.s.  We'll miss you.

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Youngest son has been bitten by the Entrepreneurial bug....

He's decided that upon graduating from Manheim Township High School later this year, he'd like to further his studies with a degree in Entrepreneurial Studies.  I didn't even know such a degree existed!  I guess I can't blame him, as I consider myself to be self-emplyed.  So is my husband.  Actually, we've been self-employed since were were both 22 and 24 years old, when we moved from New York city to Lancaster County and purchased a restaurant way over in York County.  It was tough, and we made mistakes and learned a lot.  But we made it!

It must run in the family, as my father was self-employed after purchasing his business from his father, who obviously was self-employed.  My husband's father was self-employed.  My brother is, and so is my husband's sister and her husband.  Come to think of it, most of my cousins are.  I'm sure sonny boy will have lots of advice showered upon him, whether it's wanted or not!

So, as he's deciding he's taking the leap, I'm proud of him and excited for him.  The sad part is that he wants to attend school in Denver (and I don't mean Denver, PA right here in our hometown of Lancaster County!).  I mean Denver as in Colorado!  It's already breaking my heart knowing he will be so far away, especially when the other son is already attending school in Florida.  Having both of my boys clear across opposite ends of the country is a bit unsettling!  I have to admit, I shed a tear or two on the way home from our appointment with the local admissions rep today.  I know that my husband did, too.  I think secretly we were both wishing that we would hate everything about the school.  We haven't visited in person yet, so there is that chance!  Son, on the other hand, was in the back seat downing a McDonald's hamburger and telling us to hurry up so he's not late for his basketball game.  I guess we all have our priorities!

Of course, he will one day have to consider exactly what type of business he plans on running -- in my dreams it would be Kontis & Son Realty -- haha!  But, this isn't my dream we're talking about here, it's his. 

I'll support him whatever he decides his dream is, of course.

Dream big, son.  And jump high.      And hold on for the ride!

 Lancaster PA Real Estate
contact Jeannie Kontis at 717-330-5137
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* photo credit - 'Derek J' by Phil Watt
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