Comments on: Friday 5+1

By: Valerie Casey

Valerie Casey — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 02:56:00 +0000

"I'm noticing a bit of a sadness that comes over me as my kids complete another year of school." - Don't be. That's just another phase of their becoming and growth, and it's all thanks to you. Help them in every step of the way, and always guide them with much introspection and patience. Most importantly, you should assure them that they will get to whatever college they might choose to enroll in, sometime in the future. Thanks for sharing that!

Valerie Casey @ Studemont Group CFS

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 06 May 2014 07:37:29 +0000

What a beautiful photo of your beautiful grandmother!

By: Marie Lavender

Marie Lavender — Mon, 05 May 2014 22:34:36 +0000

Oh how I wish I knew a way to slow down the passage of time too! Please let me know if you figure it out!! My only child will be a Senior next year and then going off to college 2 hours away from home. It seems like he was just starting Kindergarten the other day, but all of a sudden he's driving and going out with friends and just heading towards becoming his own, adult person. He just found out that he will be the Drum Major of the marching band next year, so he will have a very busy Senior year and I'll get to see even less of him than I already do. When he leaves for college, I'm going to try my best to not be like one of those creepy moms from the weird Old Spice commercials LOL, but I don't know…

By: Cyndy Aldred

Cyndy Aldred — Mon, 05 May 2014 22:25:20 +0000

What a sweet post Jenny! I can relate to the end of school too. It seems like yesterday she started the 4th grade and pretty soon she'll be a 5th grader (sniff). It's so hard watching our babies grow up so fast. What a sweet dog you have and I think that is such a wonderful idea. xo

By: pam {simple details}

pam {simple details} — Sun, 04 May 2014 08:18:48 +0000

Jenny, I feel exactly the same about my son (a freshman too) it makes me tear up every time I think about it and how little time we have left with him at home. And, he's an only child, so I have no 'backups' to keep me busy once he's gone. Several of my friends had a hard time adjusting but they made it through and life is good…just different. 🙂

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 03 May 2014 05:43:39 +0000

In reply to Genny.

Thanks Genny – this is very reassuring! It's just amazing to me how quickly the time has passed, and how much faster it goes by as they grow older. I don't remember reading about all of this in the parenting brochures… 😉

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 03 May 2014 05:42:01 +0000

In reply to shoemarnster. I'm glad to know I'm not alone! I'm trying to live in the moment and not get too far ahead of myself, but it's so difficult. I'm hoping to lean on friends who have been through it to keep me from losing my mind!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 03 May 2014 01:06:02 +0000

My daughter is in the last two weeks of her high school career. My, where has the time gone?! In some ways I am so excited for her to begin a new chapter in her life…college, perhaps romance and a family…but so sad that such a special chapter in my life is coming to a close. However, the thought of having a grown child who can take care of herself and support herself makes me happy in that I know I raised her right, and believe it or not, I somehow am ready for her to move forward with her life. I think you will be surprised that when it's time for your son to move on, you will be ready too. Right now, just keep raising him right and loving him every chance you get!

By: Lisa @ Texas Decor

Lisa @ Texas Decor — Fri, 02 May 2014 20:59:06 +0000

I bet Martin would make a wonderful therapy dog! Keep us posted on his training. I'd love to read about that. 🙂 My youngest is a freshman in high school now too. My oldest is a sophomore in college. Time really does fly! I remember their first day of kindergarten like it was yesterday! 🙂

By: Genny

Genny — Fri, 02 May 2014 20:49:54 +0000

We had a rescue dog too! They are the best and Martin looks so lovable! I understand your feelings with your oldest finishing up his year in high school. Today is the last day for regular classes for our middle daughter in college. Graduation is two weeks from today! And also, the last day of classes for our youngest daughter who is a Sophomore at the same university. Our oldest daughter is on her own already! I so understand how you feel! Having been there and done that, I can tell you that there is so much more for you to enjoy down the road. Enjoy every moment of your children while they are still home, but I can say, you will love the moments they come home while they are in college, and so will they. They will openly tell you how they have missed family dinners, sleeping in their own bed, their room, and they will wake up early to join you for breakfast and tell you how much they miss being around you – even though they are happy with school and being away. These are some of the best moments you have to look forward to.