My little girl goes off to high school today.

[ScreamingMeemie]

Last night was so bittersweet. She could not sleep and in her eyes I saw my three year old again. Instead of popping up and asking for a glass of water or another story, she was popping up worried because she couldn't find her schedule. Instead of tossing and turning with nightmares of monsters, she was tossing and turning with nightmares of mean kids (the true monsters in life). "What should I wear?" (this from a kid going to a school with a dress code). "Will you walk me in so I don't have to go in by myself?" This from a kid who has tried to prove her independence from me since they cut the cord. And so I told her the tales of travesty from my own Freshman experience...How I accidentally (truly it was an accident) cut my wrist on my locker on the first day of school and felt like an ass asking the school secretary for a bandaid...after not being able to find the office for ten minutes (it was a very big school). And so, as I told her bedtimes stories for the almost grown up...she drifted off to sleep...and I went into the living room and cried over the baby she once was....

[Birthmark]

1. I know just how you feel

My little girl went of to college last week. Complicated feelings for sure.

[ScreamingMeemie]

12. Oh wow. That had to be gutwrenching. I am watching a good friend

get her daughter ready for college and it's making me cry. :hug: for you. I don't know if I'll ever be able to handle that.

[Catch22Dem]

2. Aw man, you're gonna upset me before work!

Mine just started 4th grade, and already I'm trying to slow the hands of time. It's just not fair!

[ScreamingMeemie]

10. The more we want to stop it the faster it seems to go, doesn't it?

:(

[Bunny]

3. I feel for you, MrsG.

They truly do grow up so fast. My oldest will start Jr. High next week. She's going from a tiny Catholic school (six kids in her class) to a gigantic public school (400 kids in her grade). She's pretty confident, so I think she'll be okay, but still we worry.

Tell me again why we have kids? ;)

[Beer Snob-50]

6. Tell me again why we have kids? ;)

We have kids to propagate the species and because for all the crap they put us through we don't know what our lives would be like without them.

BTW what did we do on Friday nights before we had kids??

[Bunny]

31. Friday nights?

Went out, saw movies, had dinner and drinks, went bowling, occasionally had wild sex. Those were the days, huh? ;)

[Beer Snob-50]

38. sigh!!!

they were!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

9. I am still trying to figure that out. Because this is breaking my mommy

heart. That and my son starting full day first grade. Whatever will I do with myself?? :(

MrG says I'll find something fast. :)

[Bunny]

32. Maybe you'll have more time to spend on DU?

:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

37. Look out DU if that comes true!!

:hi: It would be nice.

[seaglass]

4. My daughter started high school last year and it has been such an

eye opener, I still can't believe she's a sophmore and has only a few short years before she graduates.

Before you know it your daughter will be coming home telling you stories about all the hot senior guys - that's when you'll really cry:-)

[ScreamingMeemie]

8. Today she was telling me how hot the French teacher is.

Aye yi yi~! At least she prefaced it with, "He's way too old for me." :)

[YellowRubberDuckie]

13. God I've always longed for a mother like you, Laura...

THat's one lucky kid. I had fears like that, and my mom just made fun of me and told me suck it up. No hugs no reassurances. Just suck it up ya big baby.
Duckie

[ScreamingMeemie]

15. Ah, thanks. I have my moments when she wishes anybody BUT me

was her mom. She's a good kid though, one that I love being around, and I guess she brings out the best in me.

Thanks again, Duckie,
Laura


P.S. My own mother sounds a lot like your mother, which is why I made the conscientious effort to always "be there" for my kids-whether they said they wanted me or not.

[YellowRubberDuckie]

19. Exactly as it should be!!

Have you thought about maybe taking her do something just the two of you tonight or on the weekend? I'm sure she'd love a little alone time with mom.
Duckie

[Beer Snob-50]

5. Aw Man!!

My son starts high school next week. Tomorrow night we go to an open house where he can check out his home for the next four years and get his schedule. He seems pretty confident about the whole thing right now, but Monday night, will be a different story I am sure.

[ScreamingMeemie]

7. She was really worried about her locker combination this morning...

with good reason. She tells me she still can't work it and leaves it "slightly open". :)

Good luck to you. This is such a strange time. :hi:

[Beer Snob-50]

11. Thanks and the same to you!

Maybe in four years we'll get together for a drink to unwind from the trauma's of these four years!

[ScreamingMeemie]

14. You're on!!!

If I'm still standing that is. :hi:

[AlCzervik]

16. Time really does fly

My daughter is about to turn 10, no more single digit birthdays, thats making me a bit sad. It's hard to believe that they aren't babies anymore or that they can actually do things for themselves. I hope she and you have a great day!
:)

[ScreamingMeemie]

21. It seems as if life goes by double time when they hit that magic number

10. I made my son promise this morning not to grow up so fast. :hi:

[Carolina]

29. it does!!!

like the Joni Mitchell song Circle Game! Cartwheels turn to car wheels all too soon. Yesterday my son was a little boy of 10 and now, faster than seems possible, he's moved twenty times 'round the seasons.'

Yes, we're all captive on a carousel of time, so enjoy every age/stage of your children because the time really does fly..

[AlCzervik]

33. Thats funny, i always say that to my daughter

and she says "Ok Mom, i'll try but i almost as tall as you now."

[bif]

17. I feel for ya Mrs. G

My oldest is a junior in h.s. Back to school night is interesting--she's going to the same high school I went to. And a couple of the teachers I had are still there 30 years later. And I run into a bunch of the kids I went to school with in the halls. Now THAT'S wierd. I don't know what I'l do when she goes off to college.

[ScreamingMeemie]

22. It is weird, isn't it? When she started kindergarten-just last week-her

principal was my high school Algebra teacher. She remembered me, and I'm not sure that was a good thing...:hi:

[flamingyouth]

18. Wow, Laura, what a huge day for both of you

Hope all goes well for her. I remember my first day of high school and not being able to find half my classes. It was 22 years ago - ack!

Here's to a great day for mom and daughter.:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

23. Thanks Lisa! It went pretty well with the exception of not being

able to open her locker. :hi: I can't wait to see what the next four years will bring...well, yes I can.

How are things for you these days?

:hug:

[flamingyouth]

24. I'm glad it is going well for her (save the locker incident)

Today is not such a good day for me, but thanks for asking. They come and go, you know. Tomorrow will be better!

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

26. I am sorry to hear that. You know that you are never far from my thoughts.

I know from my experiences with my husband that forever sometimes seems like how long it will take to feel better.

We were just discussing this last night, and he still holds so much guilt after 4 years. Anyway, I'm thinking of you and hoping that tomorrow dawns bright with much joy, peace, and possibility for you.

Hugs, Laura

[flamingyouth]

30. I know, Laura, and I thank you for it

I really know how your husband feels. I'm going to my first suicide survivors support group meeting on Sept. 6. I think I'm ready.

You are a very good friend. :hug:

[cally]

20. My youngest started HS on Monday

I picked up 5 friends so she wouldn't have to walk in alone and then cried after I dropped them off. They are all so grown up.

Sometimes I want those adoring toddlers back but I'm so proud and happy with the super independent, outspoken young women I have that I would never go back. The lack of a phone at night does drive me crazy, though. I now refuse to answer the phone, ever. It's rarely for me.

[ScreamingMeemie]

25. They are fun to be around. My daughter's friend also went with her.

They've been like sisters and are the only two from middle school moving on to this school. They both looked gorgeous...too gorgeous.

Good Luck with the next four years.

[jonnyblitz]

27. wow school starts early these days.

it's still august!!

[ScreamingMeemie]

28. I know! But she gets out early. And my son doesn't start till next week.

They get a four day weekend at the end of next week for Labor Day. :eyes: It's enough to drive you batty.

[jonnyblitz]

34. seems like some schools up around here in new england

stay in session until the end of June(maybe not high school) that is why august seems early to me. who knows. :shrug:

[Mara Steele]

35. Time goes by WAY too fast,

:cry:

Thanks for sharing your story, Mrs. Grumpy.

I'm sure she's an awesome kid...

:hug:

[ScreamingMeemie]

36. She is among the very best of human beings...

I may be a little bit biased though...;)

Thanks Mara!! :hug: (I still think mjean when I see your name!)