We had SD15 last night. (SD12 was allowed to make her own decision not to visit-- whatever-- it's easier without her.)

This morning FDH was thrilled to wake me up to tell me how nice it is that SD15 was in the kitchen packing her own lunch for school. I seriously could not hide my reaction as I was sound asleep but probably would've said the same thing anyway. I said "Wow, that is exciting. I guess when they are old enough to get a learner's permit to operate a CAR they are also old enough to make a sandwich and throw some fruit in a bag. You'd be surprised at all the things they can do if others stop doing it for them". He agreed. I just shook my head into my pillow and went back to sleep.