graduation day

I graduated high school thirty years ago next week….May 30, 1986. My daughter graduates high school today, May 26, 2016. I’ve always found our thirty year age difference interesting and it’s made it easy to remember exactly how old she is [or in reality, how old I am]. She’s my second and final offspring to … More graduation day

encouragement

My daughter, at fifteen, is old enough to determine whether she takes a compliment to heart.  For example, if I tell her she looks nice she may or may not truly believe it.  She has her own standard and measurement of whether she looks good or not.  Another example.  She is on her school soccer … More encouragement

Celebrate….Us

This is the week.  Graduation week.  Just a few more days and our eldest will no longer be a high school student. While this fact does emote feelings of sadness, it also makes me joyful.  I feel like my husband and I have done a good job.  We have successfully helped our son navigate through … More Celebrate….Us