Chapter 46

I woke up, gave Kelly a kiss, and walked into the bathroom. When I returned to the bedroom, Kelly was sitting on the bed, smiling. She jumped up, scurrying past me on her way to the bathroom.

Kelly walked back into the bedroom, came over to me, and gave me a hug. I ran my hands down her back, gripped her ass, and pulled her against me. We shared a kiss before pulling apart.

“What’s the plan for today?” Kelly asked as she pulled on a pair of panties.

“I want to work in the yard. The grass needs cut, and we should check the garden,” I replied.

As we finished dressing, Kelly and I discussed the things we wanted to accomplish. We headed down to the kitchen, chuckling when we saw Jenny standing at the counter naked.

“Are you going to run around naked today?” Kelly said as she went to help Jenny prepare breakfast.

Shrugging her shoulders, Jenny said, “I wasn’t sure what we planned to do today, so I didn’t know how to dress.”

Kelly began repeating what we’d talked about. I asked where Rob was, heading out when Jenny said he was cleaning the pool. Before leaving, I grabbed a cup of coffee.

“Goodmorning, Rob,” I said as I walked up to him.

“Morning, Justin. I’m almost finished cleaning the pool. After breakfast, I’ll get started cutting the lawn,” Rob said.

“I’ve been thinking about buying another tractor. It would allow both of us to mow at the same time. We can also use it to plow the driveway at the lodge,” I said.

“Another tractor would be helpful. What are you thinking of buying?” Rob said.

Shrugging my shoulders, I said, “I’m not sure. I planned to enlist your help.”

Rob nodded. He put the things he used to clean the pool away, and we headed for the house. In the kitchen, I noticed Jenny had put on a pair of shorts and a tee-shirt. During breakfast, I told the girls about my plan to buy a second tractor.

The four of us spent the morning working in the yard and garden. Kelly and Jenny picked fresh vegetables and took them into the house. Rob and I took turns driving the tractor and using the string-trimmer on the lawn.

“Jenny and I are going to head into town after lunch. We need to pick up canning supplies,” Kelly said.

“Rob and I are going to go look at tractors,” I said.

“All of us can go together,” Jenny said. “While you and Rob look at tractors, Kelly and I will buy the jars and other things we need for canning the veggies. We’re going to try making pickles too.”

Rob and I took care of the lunch dishes while the girls prepared a list of the things they needed. We took my pickup truck when we left for town. Rob and I dropped Kelly and Jenny off, then headed to a place that sold tractors.

I told the salesman what I was thinking in the way of a new tractor. He showed us different models, explaining the pluses and minuses of each one. Rob made suggestions as to which tractor would work best for us.

Together, Rob and I decided on a mid-size tractor. We selected a mowing-deck, a plow, and several attachments we would use for planting food plots next spring. After taking care of the paperwork, and arranging the delivery, we left to get the girls.

“Did you two find everything we need?” Rob asked Kelly and Jenny.

“We think so. I didn’t realize how much work there is in canning. The salesperson was very helpful,” Kelly said.

The four of us loaded the jars, pots, and other items into the back of the pickup truck. On the way home, the girls told us what they’d learned.

“I want to use the kitchen in the recreation room. I have a feeling things can get messy,” Jenny said.

I smiled and nodded, realizing Jenny and Rob were finally feeling like part of our family, rather than guests. The longer they lived in the house and participated in the decisions, the closer we became.

“When are we getting the new tractor?” Kelly said.

“They are going to deliver it the day after tomorrow,” I said.

“Cool, you and Rob can help us with the canning tomorrow,” Kelly said.

At the house, we carried the supplied into the recreation room. Kelly and Jenny loaded the dishwasher with the new jars. Once everything was set, we went out to the pool.

Kelly and Jenny stripped, then jumped into the pool. Rob and I joined them, frolicking in the water. After swimming laps, we got out. The girls moved two reclining lounges into the sun. They started reviewing a book on canning, talking about the things we needed to do. Rob and I sat with Kelly and Jenny, listening to them list the different processes.

We all dressed and went in to the house at five. Kelly and Jenny prepared dinner. Rob and I cleaned up after we ate. Once we finished, we relaxed in the living room.

Rob took out his laptop to work on the website. Jenny and Kelly went to the office to review the pictures they took while we were in Wisconsin. I picked up a book on hunting, sat in my recliner, and began reading.

It was about an hour later when I heard the phone ring. I put down my book to answer, but the ringing stopped. A few moments later, Kelly came into the living room. Holding the receiver against her chest, she smiled.

“It’s Sarah. She wants to know when she and Paul can come to the house,” Kelly said.

“They can come whenever they’re ready,” I replied. “You could have answered Sarah.”

Kelly nodded and put the phone to her ear. She started talking, telling Sarah what I said. As she spoke, Kelly went back to the office. Ten minutes later, Kelly and Jenny walked into the living room.

“They’ll be here this weekend. Sarah said they would leave early Friday morning instead of Saturday. Heather is coming too. Sarah is going to text me when they’re close so we can open the gate,” Kelly said.

“We should invite Adam and Linda too. They welcomed us to their home, and we should do the same. Rob can make his brisket, and we’ll have a party,” I said.

“Didn’t we invite them when we were there?” Rob said.

“We did, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask them again,” I said.

“That’s a great idea, Justin. We’ll call Sarah right now,” Kelly said.

Kelly and Jenny went back to the office. When they came back, Kelly held her cell phone against her ear.

“How long can they stay? Adam wants to go fly fishing while they’re here,” Kelly said.

“They can stay as long as they’d like to, baby,” I said.

Kelly spoke to Sarah for a moment. She laughed and then said goodbye.

“Sarah said they want to spend a few days. Sarah said Paul’s parents have never been to this part of the Upper Peninsula,” Kelly said.

“We should call Mom and Dad. Maybe they can come up and meet our friends,” I said.

Kelly nodded and made the call. After talking for a few minutes, she nodded. “Mom said they’ll be here tomorrow.” Kelly chuckled. “It seems they were going to surprise us.”

“What do we need to do to get ready?” Jenny said.

“I don’t think we have to do anything. The linens are clean, and so are the bedrooms and bathrooms. We can go shopping tomorrow, so we have enough food in the house,” Kelly said.

“Justin and I will go to the meat market for the brisket. Make a list of the other things we can get while we’re there,” Rob said.

The four of us talked about what we needed to do. We decided to sit in the hot tub, heading downstairs. As we stripped, Rob took beers and wine coolers out of the refrigerator.

We relaxed in the churning water, sipping our drinks while talking about different things. Kelly glanced at Jenny and smiled. When I saw Jen nod, I realized the girls were planning something. It seemed the girls were always the instigators when it came to sexual play. I decided to change it.

Standing up, I moved in front of Jenny. She looked up as I leaned over, put my hand behind her head, and kissed her. She chuckled while our tongues flicked together in our open mouths. Jenny got up so we could hug each other while we maintained our sensual kiss.

Wrapping my arms around her waist, I lifted Jenny and placed her on the edge of the hot tub. When I knelt on the seat, put my head between her legs, and began licking her pussy, Jenny grabbed my head, pulling me tighter to her crotch.

I ran my hands up Jenny’s side, covering her breasts. I felt her squirm as I probed her with my tongue and pinched her nipples.

I heard Kelly moan, glanced to my right, and saw Rob had his head between my wife’s legs. Jenny chuckled as she pulled my head back to her crotch.

“Don’t worry about them, Justin. You have a pussy to please,” Jenny said.

Laughing, I stood up, fisted my cock, and shoved it into Jenny’s pussy. Holding her hips, I began thrusting in and out of her.

“Is this what you and Kelly had planned for tonight?” I said.

“Yeah, we wanted to have some fun before our guests get here. You don’t mind fucking me, do you?” Jenny said.

I stopped moving, kissed Jenny, and said, “You know I love fucking you.”

Kelly laughed and said, “Hey, you two. Let’s have less talking and more fucking.”

Pulling back, I flipped Jenny around and bent her over the edge of the hot tub. She let out a grunt as I stuck my cock into her pussy.

The four of us continued fucking for the next half hour. Before we finished, we changed positions, as well as partners. Rob came first, pumping in and out of Kelly’s pussy while she bent over the side of the tub. Jenny told me she wanted me to come in her mouth, so I did.

We relaxed in the tub and shared smiles. Jenny put her hand on my arm and said, “I don’t know about the rest of you, but I wouldn’t trade our lives for the world. We have the greatest relationships ever.” Jenny laughed. “How many people can say they get to enjoy sex with others without cheating, or feeling guilty?”

“What other people do isn’t important to me. As my horny wife said, we have the best as far as I’m concerned,” Rob said.

“I don’t think Jenny is any hornier than Kelly.” I put my arm around Jenny’s shoulder, dropping my hand to her breast. “I wouldn’t have it any other way, either.”

Kelly got up, moved in front of Jenny, and batted my hand from her boob, replacing it with hers. She leaned in, kissing Jenny. “It’s a good thing, Jenny, and I like pussy almost as much as we do cocks. We can take care of each other after you boys peter out.”

“What’s the matter, aren’t Justin and I enough for you two?” Rob said.

Jenny moved closer to Rob, put her arms around him, and kissed his mouth, “You do great, sweetie. It’s a lot better than when we first started fucking.”

Rob laughed and said, “You’re right, Jenny. I was lucky if I could last five minutes when we started having sex.”

Kelly glanced at me and smiled. “Justin lasted a long time the first time we made love.”

“I didn’t want it to end,” I said.

Reaching between my legs, Kelly cradled my genitals. “If I have my way, it will never end.”

I pulled Kelly into a tender kiss and ran my hands down her back to her ass. She continued fondling my cock as our kiss heated. After a few moments, I leaned back and looked into Kelly’s eyes.

“Sweetheart, we’re meant to be together. We always have been. I think I fell for you the day of my father’s funeral when you gave me your telephone number. I have no idea why I never called you, but I think our lives have worked out the way it was meant to be,” I said.

“I knew I loved you the night of my prom, maybe earlier,” Kelly said.

“Why did you two wait so long to get together?” Jenny asked.

“I was dense and had no idea Kelly was interested in anything other than friendship. We’ve told you and Rob our story enough times you should be able to repeat it,” I said.

“Yeah, but I love hearing you guys tell it. Yours is by far the greatest love story I’ve ever heard,” Jenny said.

“It’s a story that’s never-ending, Jenny. Since the four of us got together while we were at Drummond Island, the story has grown. We’ve become a family, albeit different from most families. I have no idea where our lives will lead us, but I plan to enjoy the journey,” Kelly said.

I was about to make a comment about the sex we shared but felt it wasn’t appropriate. Sex was an important part of our relationships but not the most important part. The four of us shared a unique bond that went way beyond sex.

The four of us decided to get out of the hot tub. We headed to one of the showers, taking turns washing one another. Once we dried ourselves, we went upstairs and relaxed in the living room. Because we spent so much time naked, Kelly and Jenny made sure there were towels for us to sit on.

“We need to start printing and framing some of our photographs. I want to put them in the restaurants and see if we can sell them,” Jenny said.

“Maybe we can start printing the photos after we finish canning.” Kelly smiled. “We may have to wait until our company leaves. We can work on the pictures while the boys go fishing,” Kelly said.

“Don’t you want us to help?” Rob asked.

“You can if you want to, but I think Kelly and I can take care of it. You guys should get some fishing in before it gets too cold,” Jenny said.

We stayed up talking for another hour, then headed for bed. I didn’t know where we were going to sleep or with whom. Some nights, Kelly and Jenny swapped bedrooms and husbands. Other nights, the four of us shared the king-size bed in Kelly’s and my room. When we got upstairs, I took Kelly’s hand, leading her to our room.

Kelly and I got into bed, hugged, and kissed each other as we reaffirmed out love. Holding each other, we fell asleep.

I woke up spooned against Kelly’s back. Moving my hand, I gently stroked her stomach. As she woke up, Kelly put her hand on my arm and guided my hand to her breast. Holding me against her boob, she rolled over so we could share a kiss.

“Good morning, Justin. I love you,” Kelly said, between kisses.

“I love you too, Kelly. Right now, I have to piss,” I said.

“Me too.”

Kelly and I went into our bathroom, taking turns at the toilet. We brushed our teeth and hair before returning to the bedroom to dress for the day. I put on a tee-shirt and a pair of shorts. Kelly slipped a sundress over her naked body.

“How do you expect me to keep my hands off you if you wear nothing except a sundress?” I said.

Kelly chuckled, winked, and said, “I don’t.”

Laughing, we headed to the kitchen. I started the coffee maker while Kelly looked in the refrigerator.

“What do you want for breakfast this morning?” Kelly said.

“It doesn’t matter to me, sweetie. Should we wait for Rob and Jenny?” I replied.

Just as I finished saying it, I heard Rob say, “We’re here. What’s up?”

“Justin and I were discussing breakfast. What do you guys want?” Kelly said.

“Justin and I will make pancakes,” Rob said.

“Do we have any bacon?” I said.

“We do, Justin. I picked up a couple pounds when we were at the meat market,” Rob said.

Rob and I began preparing breakfast. Kelly and Jenny set the table and filled our coffee mugs. After we ate, we relaxed and talked about our plans for the day.

Kelly reminded us the plan was to start canning. We all agreed and started cleaning the kitchen. Just as we were about to go downstairs, Mom and Dad came in. We sat in the kitchen for another hour, catching up.

“We’re getting ready to start canning, Mom,” Kelly said. “Jenny and I haven’t done it before, so we’re learning as we go.”

“I used to can. Maybe I can give you two a hand,” Mom said.

We went downstairs, and Kelly and Jenny showed Mom what they had for canning. Mom looked at everything, telling the girls they had what they needed.

“What can we do to help?” Rob asked.

Mom said, “I think we’re all set. If we need anything, we’ll call you.”

“Okay, then I guess we’ll go over to the lodge and see how Mitch is doing,” I said. “Are you sure you don’t need any help?”

“No, we’ll be fine. You boys go have fun,” Mom said.

Rob, Dad, and I headed out to the barn to get one of the ATVs. I drove, taking the two-tract to the new lodge. We stopped by the trailer to show Dad the generator and new garage.

“This is nice, Justin. It looks like you’ll be fine during a power outage,” Dad said.

“We should be. I had Mitch install a generator for the house, too,” I said.

“There’s a power gate and cameras at the entrance. We can see who’s in the drive and open the gate from the trailer, the lodge, and our house,” Rob said. “There’s also an intercom so we can talk to them.”

“It seems you boys are covering all the bases. Let’s go see the lodge,” Dad said.

We drove up to the lodge, parking near the side of the building. Mitch came over when he saw us and said hello.

“How’s going, Mitch? Do you remember Larry?” I said.

“Yes, I sure do. How are you guys doing today? Me, I’m ahead of schedule. If all goes as planned, this place will be ready to stay in by the second week of September,” Mitch said.

“Sounds great, Mitch. Are you running into any snags?” I said.

Shaking his head, Mitch smiled and said, “This project is doing well because you aren’t micro-managing it. You trust us to do what needs to be done. I’ve done projects for people who try to second-guess everything I do.”

“Not me, Mitch. I figure you know a lot more about this than I do. Let’s go see how things are going inside,” I said.

Rob, Dad, and I followed Mitch into the lodge, via the mudroom. He showed us the new washer and dryer as well as the closet. Dad asked about the closet, and Mitch explained it was for coats, boots, and the like.

When we walked into the kitchen, I watched Dad’s expression. The new table was in place with twenty chairs around it. As we toured the lodge, the three of us made comments about how grand everything was.

After an hour, Dad, Rob, and I decided to go back to the house. We said goodbye to Mitch, commenting on how well things were coming along.

“Have you boys decided what you’re going to do with the trailer?” Dad said as we got onto the ATV.

“Not yet, Larry. Justin thinks we should find someone who needs a place to live and is willing to take care of the lodge for rent,” Rob said. I nodded, once again, I felt good because Rob was accepting the idea of our newly formed family.

“It would be great if you could find someone who would share the trailer if you needed extra room,” Dad said.

“You’re right, Dad. If we decide to look for someone, I’ll keep it in mind,” I replied.

Back at the house, I parked in the pole barn. We headed to the recreation room to see how the girls were doing with the canning project.

“How’s it going?” Dad said as he moved behind Mom and put his arms around her.

I laughed when I saw him slide his hands under mom’s shirt and massage her breasts.

“We’re doing fine, you horny goof. Kelly and Jenny have learned a lot. It’s funny how things come back to you when you start doing something,” Mom said.

“Yup, just like riding a bike,” Dad said.

Laughing, Kelly said, “Yeah, that too.”

“Is there anything we can do to help?” Rob asked.

“No, we’re almost finished for today. Tomorrow, we’re going to make pickles,” Jenny said.

Dad asked if anyone wanted a drink. We all agreed a cold beer sounded good, so I helped Dad get them from the refrigerator. Dad, Rob, and I sat at the counter, watching the girls clean up the kitchen.

“I’m happy we have this kitchen down here. Canning is messy,” Kelly said.

“This is perfect, Kelly. It will make it easier to put the canned goods in the pantry,” Mom said.

The girls finished what they were doing and joined us at the counter. When Jenny asked what we were going to do for dinner, Mom said she and Dad planned to take us out later.

Kelly told us how many quarts of tomatoes they canned. I smiled when I heard the pride in her voice. We finished our beers and decided to go for a swim. The six of us headed outside, stripped, and jumped into the water.

As we milled around in the pool, Mom said, “Should we have something for lunch, or would you rather have an early dinner?”

After a brief discussion, we decided on an early dinner. Dad mentioned wanting to use the hot tub later. We swam, splashed, and horsed around in the water for about a half-hour. When we got out, the girls stretched out on lounges, enjoying the sunshine.

Rob and I went in for beers, came back, and passed out the cans. Mom smiled at me as she took the drink I offered.

“It seems you’ve overcome your shyness, Justin,” Mom said.

Laughing, I said, “Mom, you have no idea.”

As we relaxed in the sun, Dad told Mom about the lodge and how well it was coming along. Mom told him she was anxious to see it.

“We can go over there before dinner if you’d like, or we can wait until tomorrow,” Kelly said.

Chuckling, Mom said, “Let’s go tomorrow. I don’t want to get dressed until I have to.”

“When are your friends going to be here?” Dad asked.

“They’ll be here the day after tomorrow, Friday. Paul, Sarah, and Paul’s sister will be here early. Paul’s parents will get here in the evening,” Jenny said.

“That’s right, I forgot you said Paul’s parents were coming,” Mom said.

“Adam, Paul’s dad, wants to go fly fishing while they’re here. Adam and Linda have never been to this part of the Upper Peninsula,” I said. “Paul is bringing a fishing boat with him. We plan to fish some of the lakes in the area.”

“That’s great, Justin. What kind of boat does he have?” Dad said.

“It’s a twenty-one foot Lund with a two-hundred horse four-stroke Mercury and a nine and a half horse kicker. The boat is loaded with state-of-art electronics,” Rob said.

“Sounds nice. Is it fiberglass or aluminum?” Dad asked.

“It’s aluminum, Larry. The way it’s set up will make it a good boat for walleye and pan-fish,” Rob said. “We hope to get it out this fall.”

“Do you mind if I invite myself?” Dad said.

“You know you’re always welcome here, Dad. You and Mom can come up anytime you want to. That goes for Vince and Donna too,” Kelly said.

We took another swim to cool off. When we finished, we went into the house to shower. I chuckled when Mom and Dad joined the rest of us in one of the showers, rather than using one of their own. When Mom started washing Dad, Kelly nudged me.

After we finished showering, we headed upstairs to dress. Dad grabbed the suitcase he and Mom brought, taking it up to the bedroom. I noticed no one bothered to close their door as we dressed.

While Kelly fixed her hair in the bathroom, I put on slacks and a shirt. I told Kelly I would see her downstairs and left the room. As I walked past the bedroom Mom and Dad selected, I glanced in. Mom saw me as she stood in her bra and panties and waved.

I went to the living room, sat in my recliner, and gazed at the backyard. I thought about all of the things that happened since Kelly and I were stranded in the small cabin in the woods and smiled. Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined my life turning out the way it was headed.

I felt a pair of hands on my shoulders. Glancing up, I saw Rob standing behind my chair. He tightened his grip for a moment, then moved to one of the couches.

“It’s hard to believe we start our classes in a couple weeks, isn’t it?” Rob said.

I chuckled and said, “I’m looking forward to getting back to school.” I laughed, adding, “I need the rest.”

“It has been a wild ride this summer, Justin. I wouldn’t trade it for the world,” Rob said.

“Neither would I. Things are really falling into place for us.”

“All we need now is for our business to start making money. I know you’re not concerned, but Jenny and I are. Sometimes we feel bad because we’re not contributing. I know we get paid, but we need the business to have an income,” Rob said.

I nodded and said, “It will, Rob. I’m sure the business is going to do well soon. Once the girls sell a few pictures, things will turn around.”

Dad came downstairs and walked into the living room. He told us the girls were almost ready. When Kelly, Jenny, and Mom came into the room, we left for town.

Rob drove his new truck. Kelly and I sat in the backseat with Mom and Dad. Dad commented on Rob’s truck, telling him he got a great deal after Rob told him the story of getting it from Adam.

Dad said he wanted seafood, so we went to one of the better restaurants in the area. We sat at a table, checked the menus, and ordered the whitefish special. While we enjoyed our meals, Mom and Dad told us about their honeymoon with Vince and Donna.

“One of the days we were in the mountains, we took a whitewater rafting trip. It was a great time. You guy should plan a trip there and try it,” Mom said.

Chuckling, Kelly said, “Maybe we could rent our little cabin. I’d love to have sex there again now we know what we’re doing.”

I reached out, took Kelly’s hand, and smiled. “Sweetheart, it was the best sex I’d ever had.”

“You goofball. We were both virgins and clueless. I agree it was beautiful, but sex is so much better now,” Kelly said.

“The four of you are lucky to have each other. Not many people your age have an attitude about sex like you do. Hell, not many people our age are as open either,” Mom said.

“It’s because of you, Mom,” Kelly said. Mom looked at Kelly, furrowing her brow.

“When we were at Drummond Island, you taught us the difference between sex and making love. We learned we could enjoy having fun, sexual fun with other people if we could overcome any jealousy. What I felt was a mistake turned out to be the beginning of something I never want to change,” I said.

“There’s a lot more to it, Justin. Since the night on the island, the four of us have become a family. We’re able to love, make love, and have sex without fear or misgivings. As we’ve all said, our relationships are far deeper than friends. We all love each other,” Jenny said.

“Fran, Larry, you have no idea how comforting it is to have your support. Jenny and I have often told each other how amazing it is to have adults understand and encourage us. Both of us wish our parents were half as accepting,” Rob said.

“As we grow, we learn life isn’t scripted. We have to be flexible and able to change course when things don’t go as planned. Having an open mind is also essential to be happy. We all have the lifestyle we choose to follow. Keeping an open channel of communication goes a long way in avoiding some of the pitfalls life presents.

“As long as the four of you can respect each other’s ideas, you’ll do well. Justin, you have to get over the guilt you have because of your wealth. Rob, Jenny, you have to stop feeling you’re taking advantage of Justin and Kelly. Always remember, no one can take advantage of someone else. If Justin and Kelly didn’t want to do the things they do, they wouldn’t.” Dad took a sip of his drink and smiled.

“When Fran and I got together, I fretted over the fact she has money. I didn’t feel I was contributing. It took a while for me to accept the idea she wanted to share willingly. One day while we were talking about it, Fran said she would give the money away if it would make me feel better,” Dad said.

Nodding, Mom said, “Yes, and I would have. The money came at an extremely high cost. I lost my husband, and Justin lost his father. I feel I can speak for both of us when I say we’d rather have Sid than the money. The fact is, we can’t bring him back. The company he worked for and the equipment manufacture knew of the problems and ignored them. As a result, Sid was killed.

“At first, I wasn’t going to sue. I wanted that period of my life over and behind me. My friends convinced me to file the suit so the companies at fault would take responsibility, and hopefully prevent another accident, or another death. If I’d had my way, those people would have gone to jail, but that’s not how the system works.

“So, when the smoke cleared, Justin and I received a settlement, and overnight, we became millionaires. I have to say I’m proud of how my son has handled his wealth. Many people his age would have gone on a spending spree, blowing through the money as fast as it came in. Justin chose a different path,” Mom said.

While Mom and Dad spoke, Rob, Jenny, Kelly, and I hung on every word. Even though we’d had the same conversation many times before, for some reason, Mom and Dad felt it necessary to repeat it.

“I do what I feel my father would have wanted me to do. He taught me to be caring and think before acting. I’m continuing my education because it’s what he would have wanted, not because I have to. Whenever I do something, I try to think of what my father would do before making a decision. I also talk with the rest of you to make sure we’re all on board.

“I hope we started our business to be productive, not just to make a living. I, for one, am having a blast as we venture into new things. The business allows us to think, plan, and learn. I know we’ll make mistakes, and we’ll have to make adjustments, but that’s part of the fun,” I said.

“Jenny and I are trying to come to grips with everything, but it’s hard for us. Our families aren’t poor, but we’ve never been in a situation where we didn’t have to count every dime. As we’ve said before, it’s overwhelming,” Rob said.