SW FL Dem
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:24 PM
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My "baby" starts high school tomorrow |
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Edited on Sun Aug-14-05 11:16 PM by SW FL Dem
He's an only and my best friend. The hardest part is realizing that he's no longer a kid, he's a young man who is starting his independence. Tomorrow will be the first time I don't take him to his first day of school, I wanted to, but I realized that it was selfish of me. He would rather walk into the school with his friends. A neighbor offered to drive since her son is new to the system and my son jumped at the chance.
It is a very bittersweet moment. I'm proud to see my son growing up. It's also hard seeing the writing on the wall. My "baby" had to shave today, he's no longer a kid and he won't need me for much longer. I miss my little boy and I am going to do my best not to cry when I send him off tomorrow. If I get back into the house before the tears flow, I will consider it a victory.
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:26 PM
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:hug:
Been there, it is hard.
One more :hug:
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KitchenWitch
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:27 PM
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2. My son starts his freshman year on September 1 |
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Actually August 31, for orientation...Where in hell did the time go?
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:28 PM
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3. Seems like a really great kid |
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must have a great mom as well...I'm graduating from college this year and I still need my mom, trust me it's something we never get over
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:30 PM
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4. Ack! Mine is going to college. |
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So, I feel your pain. She is going to Oberlin. About 4 hours away, so she cannot drive home in the evenings.
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SW FL Dem
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:38 PM
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I hope your daughter gets as much out of her Oberlin experience as I did. Feel free to PM me with any questions.
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:44 PM
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6. Well mom you just brought a tear to my eye. |
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Sun Aug-14-05 10:54 PM
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7. My "baby" starts graduate school next week... |
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Now, I feel old. Congrats to you, the best is yet to come!:hi:
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SW FL Dem
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Sun Aug-14-05 11:12 PM
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I'm not that young. I'm 47 and my only is now 14. I can't imagine my life without hin in it on a daily basis.
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Sun Aug-14-05 11:09 PM
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8. My one and only begins high school in September |
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It's killing me! She seems so grown up all of a sudden. She's now taller than I am, which was a great accomplishment (according to her). I agree; where did the time go? Yesterday she was three years old and wanting to put on my make-up. Sigh!
Good luck to you. You'll do fine tomorrow, because you have to! And, you've got a friend for life, even when he's not with you.
Peace,
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I Have A Dream
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Sun Aug-14-05 11:22 PM
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10. Yeah, as you said, it's one of the bittersweet moments of life. |
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I'm sure that he's a wonderful young man.
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Mon Aug-15-05 06:38 PM
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I made it without crying :). My son had a good day even though his schedule got all screwed up
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Mon Aug-15-05 06:46 PM
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12. im weeping with you SW FL Dem |
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my wee woman child starts college in September. tough times. i keep getting flashes of her in her receiving blanket lookin up at me kinda saying "hi" with her eyes. snif snif snif.
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