Ready for Launch

Saturday afternoon, I found a skinny envelope in our mailbox. It was addressed to Karina, from Georgetown University. She had applied early to Georgetown in November. This was the moment we had all been waiting for...

Mike was upstairs. Mason and I were at our respective laptops on the kitchen island. I handed the envelope to Karina. She said a quiet prayer, opened the envelope and proceeded to scream, "eeeeeeeeeeee"...Mason described it as a high pitched frequency usually reserved for bats, dolphins and whales. Karina's smile spread from ear to ear. Mike came running downstairs. She ran around hugging everyone.

The letter started, "It brings me great pleasure to inform you that the Committee on Admissions has voted to accept your application to Georgetown University. I am happy to offer you a place in the first year class for the Fall of 2009."

We celebrated with champagne, then finished with a chocolate malt at Fenton's, the home of many of happiest moments. What a day!

The giddiness is a lot like finding out the guy you have a crush on also has a crush on you. Pretty cool. I'm so happy for Karina, and so proud of her too. She's ready for launch.