<p>kassabo–yeah for your D! so sorry about the obnoxious family–grrr.
Am out the door now to S’s baccalaureate. The lovely dad, uncle, and son came and gave a good garden bid and took out the bushes. But the big day news is…S–who I nagged and nagged about is Senior AP english paper–and he did get it done a whole 24 hours ahead of deadline(thanks to me) and I totally decided he was getting a C and that I could live with this as long as this class was finally OVER --was awarded the senior “Outstanding Writer” award at school today. How does this kid always land on his feet???</p>
<p>^^Happens every time- too funny!!</p>
<p>Ny D is like that. always lands on her feet, some lessons to learn this year but nevertheless. At grad there was a sister of a graduate out of her seat standing in front of others regardless she was blocking their view, I really don’t get people. I was amazed at the amt of people walking back and forth, it was outside and hot, but then they would go and stand in front of you. My friend finally said something…</p>
<p>downtoearth–that was how my D’s college graduation was–outside and hot and people roaming around with their dogs-- it was like they were at a picnic.
S’s baccalaureate (sp???–oh well). was nice. Love hearing a young man sing–have know him since K and always such a treat to listen to him. S said he and others nearby were chatting about who might get this writing award and suddenly his name was called so he did not even tune into “why” he was chosen. Overall a nice enough night–thought of CCer’s and the robes/tassels etc. We sent D to the top college prep school around here and S transfered to a much smaller school that was like family-- 1,200 vs 80 grads and the school cost about the same–but what one needed the other did not…and S’s school only had awards at an all school period and no parents present.D’s had the private letters and presentation for parents. It has been interesting to be on both sides.</p>
<p>Just skimmed the last several pages of posts – haven’t had time the last several days. It’s been a whirlwind of gardening/landscaping, planning, cleaning, shopping, cooking, etc. And, just to make things really interesting, it was back to driving S to various end of school events, practices, etc. Due to H & D going off in different (out of state) directions, S & I were left w/ a stick shift car which he has yet to learn how to drive. Oh well, nostalgic in many ways.</p>
<p>Anyway, Wednesday night was prom, Thursday night was Class Night (more talent show than anything else), and graduation was Friday. Everything was well done, the weather, although not perfect, cooperated pretty well, and and it all went off without a hitch. Both sets of grandparents were here, and I know they were glad they could make it. Graduation party yesterday – mostly family + a few friends. The weather was spectacular, the dog didn’t go too crazy, and a great time was had by all. Of course I had WAY too much food, but honestly, running out would make my top 10 list of nightmares!</p>
<p>So, it’s all over – which hasn’t really hit me yet. D leaves today for her summer fellowship back at school. 
And so, life goes on.</p>
<p>Congrats to all the other grads and their families! Bring on the margaritas!!!</p>
<p>It’s morning here on the west coast, and S is STILL at the post-prom party! Just spoke to him and wasn’t ready to come home yet, said they were all “just taking naps” and he’d be ready in a couple of hours. Wow, kids - I’d be dead on my feet.</p>
<p>The pre-prom “party” at a friends house was nothing like all of you have talked about. No food or drink, just a place where 18 kids met to get in their long stretch limo. I’ve seen pictures of my friends’ kids’ prom, and I have to say that I enjoyed how diverse and individual my S’s friends were last night. He was grumbling about me going, but since there were only five other moms there and only one other one taking tons of pictures, I was happy to be there, and only got misty when all the boys…er MEN… lined up for a group shot. </p>
<p>Less than two weeks until graduation, but it already feels like my little boy is a man. I’m so proud of him!</p>
<p>We’re almost at the acme of the graduation frenzy–the big day is Weds., inlaws arrive Tuesday, really final final concert is today, and the house cleaning has begun in earnest. It’ll be fun! </p>
<p>Congrats to everyone who is on Summer vacay!!!</p>
<p>I am just catching up with reading all about graduation, crying babies, hotdogs, getting the gardens ready and family coming in for kids graduation…wow. We are busy. I’ve been just skimming since I’m ready to go out of town on business. I can not imagine having to deal with work trips and graduation at the same time. I know there are parents out there that are doing just that and my heart goes out to them. Especially our deployed service members who may miss the opportunity to be with their kids at such a great time in their lives. Glad DDs graduation was a couple of weeks ago.</p>
<p>Congrats to all that are accomplishing all their goals - turning in projects & homework, baccalaureates, concerts, recitals, award’s ceremonies etc. We ALL deserve a pat on the back, a bucket of margaritas and chair to kick back and enjoy. 8-D</p>
<p>Done, and it was wonderful! Everything and everyone cooperated, from the trains bringing D home to the glorious weather to the fidgety seven-year-old brother. </p>
<p>Congratulations to everybody else who finished up this weekend; strength, haircoloring, and margarita mix to those of you on deck and those still in the dugout.</p>
<p>We’re still 2 1/2 weeks away from graduation, prom isn’t until the 19th, I feel so far behind!</p>
<p>wow, amtc, that seems so late! On the other hand, I bet Prom venues and restaurants are easier to come by in June than in May!</p>
<p>harriet–congrats, so glad things went so smoothly, you paint a picture of such a happy family!</p>
<p>stjh–enjoy graduation~don’t you wish we could see each other’s grad pics? would really be fun to attach faces to families…</p>
<p>yay to all who celebrated this weekend…</p>
<p>Congrats to all the grads. It’s hard to believe they’re done with high school. </p>
<p>We still have 1-1/2 weeks, but I’m basking in the afterglow of the fun S had at prom…he has a great group of friends, and he wasn’t the last to leave the after party at 11:00 a.m.!</p>
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I like your choice of words! I guess I’m still in the dugout…11 days to go until graduation. </p>
<p>Son’s final high school play was Thurs - Sun, so that’s the final “last” for high school activities. I don’t know when the debate and forensics awards are; suspect it will be during the school day and just for the students, as it was last year (they had a pizza party). </p>
<p>Almost time to take the graduation gown out of the package to hang and inspect the bling (at least the two stoles) to see that they will hang correctly without wrinkles…</p>
<p>I am so happy D finally chose her Meal Plan, did her online loan tutorial & mailed in her medical stuff from the physical she had last week. She complained about the Meningitis shot, though-but who wouldn’t? She did this all on her own, without any nagging from me. I regard it all as a miracle after the gut-wrenching, pulling my hair out, admissions cycle! </p>
<p>Congrats to all the grads & parents who are always seem to persevere through it all! Counting down to June 20th for the Graduation & party…</p>
<p>Graduation was yesterday. I didn’t really need the tissue I brought…I got choked up when I saw the first grads, but Husband always gives me such a totally uncomprehending look when I get teary that it makes the mood go away. We were sitting behind the choir, so I couldn’t really see the last “last” of Son singing with his choir. Son seemed to really enjoy the event. </p>
<p>There was a major typo on the cover of the graduation program…I bet most of the kids were wondering how many points would have been taken off if they had made a similar mistake on the cover of a paper on which they were being graded.</p>
<p>What didn’t happen were the group photos of friends in caps and gowns. We were all released into one exit so there were a couple of thousand people in a very small outdoor space with the sun beating down…we saw a few of Son’s friends but they were looking for their families like we were looking for Son…we snapped one picture of Son with a friend he’s had since pre-school…then we were ready to get out of the crowd and the heat.</p>
<p>We went to lunch then all three kids had to go to church choir practie, then we followed for their “home concert.” [They leave on choir tour on Saturday morning and they are all missing some kind of clothing they are supposed to bring with them. When is that supposed to get bought?] Son finally opened his gifts/cards at about 10:45 pm. He’s so sweet. He was genuinely surprised that most of the cards contained checks, and some of them in very generous amounts. </p>
<p>Dropped my parents off at the airport. </p>
<p>Now I have to pay attention to the various pieces of mail that Son’s school has been sending.</p>
<p>I’m have difficulty with D and the medical stuff. She has an unreasonable fear of shots. I had warned her she needed the meningitis shot. She claimed she was going to sign the waiver to opt out. I was dead set against her doing that…come to find out when I called the Dr. office to see what shots she needed…she had that done last year. I had forgotton I slipped that one in when she was still 17 and I actually had control:) Now all she needs is a second dose of MMR (required in Washington DC). Gave her a deadline and told her to get it done however, whenever she wants. We’ll see.</p>
<p>D is now off on a 4 day trip to Florida with 3 friends and one of the parents. Should be a fun, safe getaway. My parents are still visiting. I’ve always loved my parents to visit. This visit however has been a little difficult. The signs of aging are so definitely there. While they are only 76 years old, my mother has started playing the helpless card. She is in no way helpless…drives me crazy. Breathe in, breathe out, repeat.</p>
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<p>My parents are the polar opposite of pushy - they won’t do a thing for themselves for fear of doing something wrong. If I stopped serving them food, they’d starve before they ever opened the fridge or pantry for themselves.</p>
<p>Over Christmas, my niece visited them for a few days with her boyfriend. They are still talking about how the BF had *the nerve *to get up in the morning and make an egg for himself…and he used their computer without asking…and he just got up and played a CD in their CD player! They can’t stand the boyfriend because he made himself at home. My parents are exactly the type of houseguests that they would like to have, but they drive me crazy!</p>
<p>D graduated last Thursday and I didn’t end up needing the kleenex I remembered to put into my purse. With 480+ grads it felt a bit more like a marathon although it was fun to see some of the students we’d known through the years. We took her out to dinner with the grandparents and then it was the all-night party. </p>
<p>This weekend was more grueling with cold, rainy weather, while her team was competing in the state ultimate frisbee tournament. I tried not to keep thinking about next Friday’s grad party and all the things I need to get done before then. They did get 2nd place which was the best their team had ever done. </p>
<p>Now it is party central, hers and lots of her friends. She did manage to get her physical done for college without too much involvement on my part. </p>
<p>This is certainly a bittersweet time. So fun to see all of these young men and women all grown up.</p>
<p>Harriet, missypie, et al so glad that things went so well and HMW LOL at the margaritas and hair dye…what about the counseling sessions??</p>
<p>ksabbo: I know how frustrating that is and I am sorry that those people acted as though their grad was the only one. ::mad::</p>
<p>oregon 101 lol at the award but how nice. I am sure it is deserved!</p>
<p>Our Baccalaureate was last night and during the day we had a student of the month BBQ and a Bac. Mass in the am. I didn’t cry. I did choke up but no tears fell. It was a fun and joyous occasion full of laughs. One of my girls’ friends had produced a powerpoint with all sorts of “through the years” pics. </p>
<p>Last night was the senior prank. It went south and the kids got caught but all they had done was saran wrap some of the campus and I did notice a little TP dangling from the trees this morning. I told them about the alarm clock in the locker thing that I learned on the 09 thread but no one took my suggestion.</p>