October 25th, 2008 by Jennine
If I could do this and this all day, every day, I would be in heaven.
Both Jake and James’ moms have expressed to me the sadness they feel that their boys are graduating this year. It’s a heart wrenching event no matter how much you prepare yourself ahead of time. We spend 18 years helping our children become adults and then once they cross the milestone, we mourn its passing.
How do we let go after being responsible for every detail of our children’s lives? How do they function in this world when we aren’t there to tell them to take their vitamins and to make sure their homework is done.
Both Jake and James are exceptional kids young men but I feel and share the pain their moms are experiencing.
Having covered high school sports for six months now, I will admit to shedding a few tears when these boys played their last high school football game. The team won’t be the same next year without them. And then next year I’ll grow attached to the new group of seniors and we’ll do it all over again.
This would all be so much easier if things could just stay the same. I know at least two other moms who would agree.
June 5th, 2008 by Jennine
The parents of this little boy need to be commended for raising this child right.
I had the pleasure of spending the day with him and it was a complete joy. Not only is he content to go with the flow of activity in our home, he has a charming sense of humor. This wee little guy made us laugh non-stop with his facial expressions, his no-handed push ups, his recitation of the $5 Subway commercial and his complete adoration of Elly.
This child listens when you say “No”, eats peas and carrots without grimacing and doesn’t pull away when you wipe his face. He even picks up his toys at the end of the day.
You can just tell when a parent has invested love, time, energy and attention into a child and raised them with a vision of what a decent human being should be.
He’s a lucky kid.
February 20th, 2008 by Jennine
What a doll!
February 16th, 2008 by Jennine
She got to cheer with the varsity cheerleaders during halftime at the girls basketball game. She said it was better than watching one year’s worth of Hannah Montana marathons on television.
I think I’ll bake her a ”Better Than Hannah Montana Marathons” cake.
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
My nephew, Dylan, deep in thought.
February 15th, 2008 by Jennine
