Graduation 2014
Noah is now a graduate of the L&N STEM Academy with an Honors and Distinction Diploma. He is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. He is also thoughtful, funny and wonderful.
Category: parenting
endings
It’s not that every ceremony, every party, every pin put on a shirt and every little thing in and of itself is causing the tears. It’s that they are all one event. It is one monumental ending and every little thing is screaming in my face that I have to let go. That time is […]
on my mind
I can’t get anyone’s name right today. It doesn’t matter if it’s people or pets. “The grandparents took Noah, I mean, Evan to get a haircut yesterday.” “Get Noah, I mean, Westley off the kitchen table.” I spent the evening thrashing about with a wicked migraine and it still feels like my head is filled […]
parting advice
As RenTeen approached the security gate beyond which we could not accompany him, his grandmother gave him a big hug and said, “Go and be safe.” Then, I gave him a big hug and advised him, “Go and have an adventure.” It is time.
Perspective
“Did you turn in your graduation announcements order form and check when you got measured for your cap and gown?” “Well, I was running late for lunch and umm, uh, no. I didn’t do any of that stuff.” “You had ONE job.” “Actually, I had many jobs. I had to do my internship paperwork, study […]
Always
Sometimes, I check the weather in Starving Artist’s city because I want to know if the sun is shining on her. I want her days to be sunny.
Tweenism
Last night This morning, I went upstairs at five to give the kittens their bottles. SuperTween was in the bathroom giving herself a manicure. “It’s five in the morning. Why are you awake?” I don’t know why I announced the time. SuperTween was inches from a clock. She knew the time. It was equally unnecessary […]
Going to a PTSA event with mom
Denial: Ask if it is time to leave 283 times in the first fifteen minutes of the event. Every time an adult not related to you giggles, ask three more times. Anger: Hide in the bathroom and FaceTime your sad circumstances to everyone who makes the mistake of accepting your call. Bargaining: Ask to leave […]
not a contest
“Don’t you think you go a little overboard on the Valentine boxes?” No, I do not. I think that most parents do the best they can in whatever ways they can. Some parents grow all of their children’s food. Some parents travel the globe with their children. Some parents are full-time volunteers at their child’s […]
replace me with an app
Upon my death, there will be an immediate job opening. Seeking to hire: Talking alarm clock for StacheMan. Must be available 24/7/365. Elementary level ability to tell time and simple arithmetic skills are required. Duties include around the clock announcement of the current time, announcement of time remaining until next scheduled activity and reminder of […]