My daughter took her Chemistry final on Thursday and with the drop of her pen, she officially ended her junior year of high school. With a trip to the county championships in volleyball, a red hot pursuit for a Division 1 scholarship, and more fluctuations in emotions, friends, and grades than you can keep track of...she and WE say buh-bye to the 11th grade. Soon after, i received an FB post from a friend asking if i was ready for senior year. "Sure, why not?" i say. Then, a sinking feeling...the 13th grade doesn't exist (at least not for my kid, it doesn't!!) As i delve further into the future i imagine a life void of teenage angst, eye rolling, pleas for prom dresses that cost more than a car payment, and curfews that "just aren't fair." And for all of you with small children who think, "no- not my precious angel"- I have two words: just wait.
Don't get me wrong, parenting has been the highlight of my adult life and despite the roller coaster of ups and downs- i couldn't fathom a more rewarding challenge. The years have flown by so quickly that my own high school graduation was nearly 20 years ago. (though you really couldn't tell by looking at me) With the reality that life moves at an exponential pace and some day soon, my husband and I will officially become empty nesters- i say to all the tears, joys, moving violations, straight A's, and excuses...bring it! For we will never have these days again.
So, am i really ready for senior year? Sure, why not...
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