Growing Up
August 24, 2009
The alarm clocks awoke us both from our blissful slumber. As we came out to our daily meeting point, the sofa, we rubbed the sleep out of our eyes.
“Is it time yet?” he asked.
Nope, not yet, I replied.
We went about our morning tasks. Medicine taken, breakfast eaten, bodies dressed. The checking of the backpack to make sure he had everything he needed, but more importantly, that he knew where they could be located.
Teeth brushed, hair combed and then tousled so he had that ‘I just rolled out of bed’ look. Deodorant applied just in case he forgot. A quick glance in the mirror showed him he was ready.
Some downtime on his brother’s DS while the last few minutes clicked down to seconds. The familiar rumble of the bus outside. A hug, a quick kiss, a few “good luck!”‘s, “I love you!”‘s and “have a great day!’s” and then he dissappeared into the dark and a few moments later the bus rumbled away, it’s strobe light pulsing in time to the beat of my heart.
Yes, son, it’s time.
High school is going to be great.
I love you.
August 24th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Awwwwwwww, good luck in High School, kid!
.-= Hilly´s last blog ..Snackie Sunday: Loquacious Lullabies… =-.
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Shash Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Thanks!! He tells me he had a good day, and I didn’t receive a phone call, so it must have gone well!
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August 24th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Oh gosh, High school. Good luck dearies!
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Shash Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Thanks, Corina!! I plan to pick your brain about high school to help us get a leg up when it gets tough.
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August 24th, 2009 at 9:55 am
“Awww, MOM! Are you blogging about me again! SHEESH MOM my friends have Internet, you know!”
.-= whall´s last blog ..Loving the technology =-.
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Shash Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
LOL!!! It’s what I get to do for carrying you in my womb and enduring pain for 9 months.
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August 24th, 2009 at 9:59 am
How sweet! Good luck little man!!
.-= Maya´s last blog ..I do not drive on the highway. =-.
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Shash Reply:
August 24th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Thanks Maya!!!
He did say he had a good day, so here’s hoping we have many more!
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August 27th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
All I gotta say is that is a few years away and I am already freaking out…this is not good…but good luck!!
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August 29th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
AGG. You made me tear up. And I thought Kindergarten was the last time I had to face my son growing up. waaaa.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 9:22 am
It was so cool hearing more about him last night at dinner.
.-= Miss Britt´s last blog ..Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina (or Internet) (or Mom) =-.
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September 4th, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I can so relate!!!!! High School… its a tough stage for … us moms!
checkout my post about orientation(linked below).
oh the joys are just beginning I am afraid!
.-= Katherine SOLO dot MOM´s last blog ..Brand New School, Stages, and Cheerleaders, OH My =-.
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