In 14 days, I will utter a new phrase that has never left my lips. I have said each of the words contained in this particular phrase in other sentences. However, never in my lifetime have I had to put all of these particular words into this one phrase. In 14 days I will be forced to do so.
Whether I want to or not, this phrase will form in my mind. It will then pass to my mouth and be forced to leave my lips. I will not have a choice. Life is not giving me a choice.
It's not that this is a bad phrase. In fact, it's not. It is a sign of growth. It is a symbol of new things to come. It is bounding with excitement. It will usher in a new phase of life. It is a reminder that things do not stay the same. Things change. Change is not bad... just different.
Mother's too many to count have gone before me finding themselves uttering this one phrase. Many of you have already said this same phrase. Mother's will continue to follow behind me with this phrase coming forth from their lips as well.
However, for me it happens in 14 days. I will utter a phrase I have never before said in my lifetime. I will utter a phrase that will become a milestone to remember for a lifetime. My son will be providing me with the opportunity to say this one simple phrase.
In just 14 days I will say for the first time:
"I am the mother of a Highschooler."
Welcome, the funny farm has awaited your arrival. =))) I will have two in HS this year, Lord help me.
ReplyDeleteWow. That flew by...how fast life goes! It sounds like you have a remarkable young man and I bet these years will bring great joy.
ReplyDeleteI'm about to be the mother of an 8th grader, so I completely understand how you feel!! It's amazing!
ReplyDeleteIn just 9 days I'll be able to say, "I have a kid in college..." Wow! I feel your pain! *;)
ReplyDeleteI will try this again...Oh My Donnetta! You had me worried! I can relate. I just got off the phone crying to my hubby {he is used to this} our daughter graduates and I am SHOCKED! Just enjoy it and spend lots of time together making great memories. Stock up on hankies, too.
ReplyDeleteOh it's not so bad... or maybe I have been lucky because yesterday... my oldest became a senior!
ReplyDeleteHey, it's not so bad!! Time sure goes by fast though, doesn't it?!!?
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed the high school years. One son has graduated, another will be a senior next year!, and then I get to do it one more time.
ReplyDeleteI will warn you. . . the time speeds by incredibly fast! I don't know how it happens, but high school seems to go at warp speed. Enjoy every moment, I know you will!
Congratulations! I LOVED my kids high school years...we had so much fun, not without challenges, but the fun outweighed the difficult times. You will do great! Enjoy the ride!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun! I know everyone seems to complain about high schoolers and adolescence, but I am so looking forward to those years. Congratulations, friend. :)
ReplyDeleteJust the beginning of a crazy, fun ride! In fewer days than that, I'll be saying, "My baby is no longer a high schooler!"
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post.
I was nervous until I read your last sentence, then ROFL!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my world! I am now, as of 4 days ago, the mother of a college sophomore, a high school senior, AND a high school freshman. EEEEEEK!
Let's be sure and keep tabs on each other, to make sure we've not become insane....
Ah yes, seven little words that totally change one's life. I never thought I'd say those either and I just graduated my second one a couple weeks ago. Sigh.
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