This is why I do it

Thursday,I got a message from one of my girls in the company. She and another were going out to eat on Friday night and wanted me to go.

They didn't need anything but a supportive adult who could give them some advice and be their friend.

I really love being able to do this because I don't get to be a friend to my boys, my job is Mom. But these girls already have a parental unit and they want me,an adult, to be a part of their life.

Tonight's just one more example of why I do what I do.

What were you thinking Jake!!!

I know that I shouldn't get so involved in reality tv, but...

Why in the world would Jake pick Vienna over Tenley. I know because he's a man. I'll just leave it at that.

So now I have lost every ounce of respect for him. Then they have to tell me that he's dancing on "Dancing with the Stars." Which I love way more than "Bachelor"? So I decided I'd just have to pray he got knocked off early. Especially after he said Vienna would be sitting in the front row every week. . . "Gag me with a spoon" . . . sorry, eighties flashback.

So I was hoping he'd fall on his face the first night. Then I found out he'd be dancing with Chelsie who I adore. She's second in line after Cheryl and was kinda sorta tied with Lacey but now Lacey's gone... what's that about? So anyway, she's second all by herself. But how can I vote for her when her partner is Jake? Oh well, maybe he'll break something (besides Tenley's heart) before they start and she'll get a new partner. Okay, that was wrong of me.

All of this could have been avoided if he'd just picked Tenley.

Just sayin'

I officially am over Jake

I can't believe that he chose Vienna. It's such a cliche but he is a typical guy. He says he let his heart lead but I don't think so.

And he's going to be on "Dancing with the Stars" and she'll be in the front row every time. I can only hope that he gets eliminated quickly.

And I refuse to watch Molly and Jason's wedding, too.

Life's little pleasures . . .

Sonic Happy Hour



It's the little things!

Many moons later...And Senior Year

Just starting from the now because the past is the past, deep, eh?

Well Jeremy and Company's Senior Year is more than half over. The first part passed in a whirlwind because so much has gone on. He's done dances and Homecomings with Special K. We got his Senior rock, I mean ring. We were traveling on our merry way and I was doing fine.

After all Jeremy was going to Lamar so he'd be staying home. But many in the "Company" are going away and I've been watching them and "teaching" them for over 15 years. They are an intergral part of my heart so there's no escaping some heartbreak. I'm ever so proud of each and everyone of them and am blessed to know them. I'm so grateful for those that are staying in town.

So we're bebopping through the year and along comes Winter Retreat. I was expecting it to be rough since I'm a crier and all and it was everything I expected and more. I thought I'd be able to hold out until Saturday when they did the Senior Share time. But the speaker had to go and address the Company (also known as the seniors)and say something like, "In a little over 3 and 1/2 months you'll be in the real world." Or something to that effect cause after 3 and 1/2 months all I heard for a couple of minutes was "blah, blah, blah". I mean no offense to the speaker, but really was that necessary? It became so much more real. (I decided I need to start a list and after that he's the first person on it.)

Anyway, enough about that, here's a picture of "The Company" missing a few precious souls who had valid reasons for not being there (insert sad face) and a couple of newbies added, we love newbies, we're equal opportunity ya know:



Well, yesterday I picked up his graduation gown and invitations and all the other stuff and it just brings it closer. Now it's only 3 months . . .

Wow, Just Wow

I have nothing else right now. Just spending a lot of my time on my knees searching for answers.

Seriously?

And then the world seems to fall apart bit by bit. When will it end. Standing firm but the winds feel like they are hurricane force. Stand Strong. Hold Tight. Breathe.