So cliche, but how quickly time slips through our fingers. Today I drove Binky and Squeak to school so we could all get Starbucks together.  As I drove they both mentioned how they miss being driven to school.  We talked about the Poinsettia drop offs, listening to music, talking, and walking all the way to class from the nearby neighborhood where I'd park.

Kalea is graduating in weeks.

Just a stark reminder that a new transition phase is coming my way, and as with all things, it can't be stopped.  One must brace oneself for these times and carve a new path.

My firstborn, Binky, had her first training session at her first job today.  She drove there.  In her car.  Well, my car.

With her social security card, no less, that she somehow found in the files.

She met her coworkers, a trainer, and the owners over at the shop.

The discovered how to serve gelato, by serving each other.  And of course, eating it.

She mentioned she's fascinated with the process, and has a curious mind for why certain things are done in certain ways, and the business reason behind it.

Like, they give UNLIMITED samples. 

So... when some demanding person comes in for the sole purpose of sampling every single one of the 24 gelato flavors, you just have to grit your teeth and serve it up.

Anyway, she's excited.  It's cozy, warm, and inviting.  This is the culture, and it's perfect for Binks.

A great first job.  She gets customer service experience, gelato servin' experience, and barista experience.  Both transferable skill sets she can build off of in the future.

Kinda reminds me of my Checkers Frozen Yogurt days.  Just substitute barista'ing with multi flavored caramel popcorn makin', and that's the experience.  Though, it seems I was working with a bit more of a motley crew than Binks.

Rebels of the early 90's.

It was eye opening to say the least.

Anyway, go Binks!  Can't wait to see what tomorrow brings...