[FaithS]

Went to 3 high school graduations in 3 days: 2 nephews and my son.

Was proud that my intelligent, but often under-achieving son was able to graduate. (Went through a few worrisome weeks that if might not happen, because of a D-, and a history of not doing and turning in assignments, and getting zeros.)

Also enjoyed the graduation party that we hosted for friends and family.

But, was tired of all of the graduation ceremonies.

~ Faith

P.S.: To ponder:

• Does having no kids in high school anymore, or under 18 make me middle aged?
• Or, is that more related to my age than my kids' ages?
• Or, more related to how old I feel? (If so, I began to feel middle-aged at age 39, when MS struck.)

[Friend2U]

Originally Posted by FaithS

Or, more related to how old I feel? (If so, I began to feel middle-aged at age 39, when MS struck.)

I know how you feel, as I'm sure many here do! All during my 30's, I felt like I was in my 50's and aging fast. And then after the ms dx, well that explained it all.... didn't it?!

You are probably worn out after all the pomp and circumstances... maybe time for you to rest!!! You worked hard to get all the kids through school, so now you take it easy for a while!!!!

[Dejibo]

High school days were so much fun for my kids. They were popular, and always dragging home half the class with them for one reason or another. it was a tough adjustment to get used to quiet, and allow some of those tag alongs to drift off to their own worlds, and lives.

Both are mid 20s now, and both have graduated college and moved into lives of their own. sometimes I really miss those days, and other times I am so glad I survived them. it was alot like work.

Congratulations you have given the kid a good foundation. I too have a bit of an under achiever. it was in college that he started to figure out that it was up to HIM to get the work done. That it was HIS future, and HIS assignment. It was wonderful to see it start to click for him.

way to go !

[Twinkletoes]

Great title, Faith! Congratulations to your son and nephews!

I went to FOUR grad. ceremonies one year! Ugh!

The best one was the "alternate" high school my son graduated from. He sounds a LOT like your son: No dummy, just uninspired and won't do the work.

That (now grown) son has surprised me by being an electrical apprentice for 3.5 years now, which means he works and gets paid. In addition, he takes a couple of college classes. He gets straight A's! In another semester he'll be an electrical journeyman!

I guess it just amounts to their being interested in what they're studying, so that they study and do the homework.

And being middle-aged? Well, that just depends on how long you plan on living: for instance, if you plan on living until age 120, then you're not technically middle-aged until you're 60!

[FaithS]

Originally Posted by Dejibo

High school days were so much fun for my kids. They were popular, and always dragging home half the class with them for one reason or another. it was a tough adjustment to get used to quiet, and allow some of those tag alongs to drift off to their own worlds, and lives.

Both are mid 20s now, and both have graduated college and moved into lives of their own. sometimes I really miss those days, and other times I am so glad I survived them. it was alot like work.

Congratulations you have given the kid a good foundation. I too have a bit of an under achiever. it was in college that he started to figure out that it was up to HIM to get the work done. That it was HIS future, and HIS assignment. It was wonderful to see it start to click for him.

way to go !

Yes. DD19 graduated last year. Although I expected to miss her, I did not anticipate that I would also miss her friends. She came home last week, and will be home for parts of the summer. She said, "Mom, I hope you don't mind if we put up the pool, and I have friends over a lot again."

Oh, I absolutely don't mind at all!

She was my over-achiever. It will be hard to see them both go in fall, but DS will be attending college close by.

~ Faith

[PolarExpress]

I know how you feel! My youngest graduated on Mother's Day. His best friend growing up (my "2nd" son) is graduating in a couple weeks..Don't know if I'll go to that one, but definately sending a gift as he's a great kid. It's awfully quiet around here, too, but I gotta say two kids thru high school, no surprise pregnancies, no drug or alcohol problems, no jail time. All in all pretty well adjusted kids. This day and age, that's truely something to celebrate!

[FaithS]

Originally Posted by PolarExpress

. . . It's awfully quiet around here, too, but I gotta say two kids thru high school, no surprise pregnancies, no drug or alcohol problems, no jail time. All in all pretty well adjusted kids. This day and age, that's truely something to celebrate!

Yes; I celebrate the good choices that my kids have made as well. Their best friends in high school are also their church friends or their geek friends, so, getting into trouble has not been a temptation.

~ Faith

[SallyC]

I can't believe my sweet little SGranddaughter will be graduating from HS this year.. I'll send a nice gift with all my love, buttttttttttt.....

I will not be attending any Graduation Ceremonies, no matter how many invitations I get.. The last one I attended was my DD's College Graduation in 1992 (it was also Mothers Day and DD's Birthday).