graduation ceremony & tears

frazzled1
Tue, 17 May 2005 08:09:32 +0000

I never used to be like this- am I just menopausal?

If you are, you’re not alone! I never discount the hormonal impact on anything - it’s better than saying, “Am I just nuts?”

I returned yesterday from oldest d’s graduation - could not stop the tears rolling down my face until the student speaker got to the podium with one of the funniest speeches I’ve ever heard. Of course, it got poignant at the end and I was leaking again.

Even when it’s NOT your kid - seeing so many young people on the brink of adult life is very moving. We know they’ll have joys and sorrows, and wish them many of the first and as few of the second as possible. Just see the friend’s ceremony as a rehearsal for your d’s next year, and be sure to bring more kleenex than you think you’ll need, because the mom in front of you will have to borrow some.