Time is short. 29 days is all I have left. I never imagined time would go by so quickly. Yet, here it is staring me in the face. In 29 days it will happen.
In 29 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 29 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 29 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 29 days I will say for the first time:
"I am the mother of a Junior Higher."
Thursday, May 15, 2008
29 Days
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I am being forced even sooner as Libbyline "graduates" from sixth grade a week from today and I must utter the words . . . "I'm the mom of a middle schooler."
Oh my, Jesus help us both!
Praying for you and your dear son even this morning.
Bless you, dear one!
They just keep coming...in rapid succession! I've heard the following come from my own lips in recent times:
I am the mother of a teenager!
I'm the mother of TWO teenagers!
I'm the mother of an about to be licensed driver!
I"VE GOT GRAY HAIR!!!
AAAAAAAAHhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Actually, of all the age groups I have been blessed to teach, the Jr. High group was my favorite!
However, parenting one is really scary, so much happens during that time. Good thing we know the One in charge who actually KNOWS what is going on! :-)
Ah - there is just no holding back time. It is a challenging time and a wonderful time. Blessings to both of you!
Hmmmm. So imagine what I feel tonight. Tomorrow I will be the mother of a 31 year old son. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?????? I need to go and lie in a darkened room with a cold cloth on the head. 31...... it is just yesterday he was learnign to ride a bike with stablizer wheels.
Do not be afraid, Donnetta. LOL
Actually, this was one of my favorite times with my girls. Middle school was SUCH a relief after grade school. For us, it was fun and I'll bet it will be for you, too.
It's all in the attitude. And not being afraid. :-)
I have 4 post-teens, although sometimes they seem like pre! This will be a fun, challenging part of your life.....sometimes the emphasis on fun, sometimes on challenging!
Welcome to this wonderful world, in 29 days that is.
(I love these years with The Girl. She's grown and matured so much and she laughs a lot too. Well, she cries a lot too because she's on the cusp of puberty and the teachers give her WAY TOO MUCH HOMEWORK (her words), but other than that, I love it!
I remember that day when it happened for me, and it was one of the hardest days of my life. My son was no longer a child, but an adolescent and he was growing up. I have had a harder time letting him go through the stages of life than I have with my daughter who was born moving so fast, the door didn't have time to hit her in the backside as she went out. My son is now 24 years old, he's a worthwhile human being and we both survived. He is a delight and a joy to be around, he is comfortable with himself and he is my biggest cheerleader (I guess returning the favor for all the times I cheered him on at baseball games and such.). Cherish the days, because from here, they beging to FLY by with great speed.
Welcome to our club Donetta! I am about to have my 2nd middle schooler. It is easier the second time around for sure. Praying for this new and excited phase of life.
Ill be praying hahahahha
It's not so bad. It really isn't. They can stay sane if you stay sane!
The only problem is the hormones. There really is no cure for that. Especially when you get them, too.
When I hit 35 my doctor told me I was "peri-menopausal", meaning I'm going through hormone changes 15 years before menopause.
And my daughter is going through puberty.
I pray for my poor husband.
Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today!
Funny how children give you opportunities to say things you never thought would come out of your mouth! LOL.
Wow, Junior High already. That is amazing. This is an exciting time for your son and yourself.
Me? I've surpassed that one to add "I'm the mother of a High School graduate" this past weekend. When I say it I look around for the other person that said it. I can't quite believe that it is my voice putting it out there.
I am the mother of a Junior high school student and also one who will graduate high school next week. I don't know if I am ready to send her off to college, although she is excited to begin this new chapter in her life.
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