A close friend invited me to her synagogue last weekend, and I went. The rabbi leading the music did a spectacular job — and even more so when she chose to sing a song I’d never hear before — ‘May I Suggest.’

Our son is starting his senior year in the fall, and just typing that causes my throat to close up a bit. The next one is starting her sophomore year, and one in 8th grade. I wanted children SO BADLY and they have been SO DIFFICULT and EXQUISITELY WONDERFUL and I just cannot imagine this part of my life is closing.

But, it is not closed yet, and even when it is, another beautiful chapter will be opening, and I just have to, as the wondrous song suggests, sit in this moment and enjoy the best part of my life. Surrounded by love, and sullenness, and lovely charm. I love them and this part of my life.