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Good morning, Judi, Izzy, Diana, NCN, Autumn, and Jeannie (where ever you are... be safe!!)
Daughter had her high school orientation last night. She's actually a sophomore, so it's kind of weird. Here in San Angelo, there's two high schools: Lakeview and Central. Central is bigger and is in a different division, and Lakeview is a traditional high school (grades 9-12). Central, however, because of the population of kids, is different. They have a Central Freshman Campus that all 9th graders attend when they are going to go to Central. Then, Central High School itself is grades 10-12. But the sports and other teams (choir, band, orchestra, etc.) are all considered Central High School teams. They just go to a different campus.
Anyway, because my daughter is going into 10th grade, there was a orientation/pep rally type thing last night. Useless event to me, but my daughter was excited. It's really sad how fast they are growing up. There was a time she wouldn't let go of me... always holding my finger. When we'd go to the movies, she'd always hold on to my back pocket when we left so she wouldn't get lost... she said it always made her feel safe. Now, she's wearing light makeup and dressing like a young lady. Although she's still my princess, she's not my little girl anymore.. she's my big girl now. Thing is, I'm only 43, but watching her and my son (16 - going to be a senior this year) grow up is very sad and older. I know it's part of life, but it's not easy.
Sorry if I brought anyone "down" just feelin' a little old today.
Hi all! I wanted to let everyone know we're still in NJ at my in-laws for a few days about 40 minutes away from our home town. The closing went well, our things are in a storage POD and we're still working on finding a place in NC. Hopefully we'll be on our way early next week. Meanwhile I've been back and forth with the kids trying to keep the ties open with their friends in town and it seems to be helping them with everything. Hubby is not feeling well though and although I believe its stress related he has been having chest pains and dizziness the last couple of days so going to take him to my hospital for a thorough work-up, just in case. I'll be checking in when I can and hoping all of you are doing well. I understand what your going through Steve. I went throught the same thing with my 2 oldest boys when they both graduated high school 3 years ago. I think having my 9 and 11 year old has helped me though. Talk to you later!
Steve, I used to really enjoy that first event of the school year. Her in Union County, NC that used to be the football game between the high schools in Union County, NC. and Lancaster, SC to see who got Andrew Jackson for the year. Everybody seems to know that Andrew was born in the Waxhaws, but both states claim him. It was always Friday before the first day of school, which would be today if they still did it. I think that has been played out. NC got him the first year and SC won every game after that.
I went to his home in Nashville and they said he was born in SC. I explained to them the person who delivered him said he was born in NC. Somewhere in his lifetime he had stated that he was born in SC. Poor man didn't even know where he was born and he was president. Guess presidents haven't changed much.
Jeannie, let us know how things work out. Moving is very stressful. Could be anxiety! I hope that is all that it is. That is bad enough. If I were moving to NJ I would probably be having chest pains too. Give him a hug for us! From NJ ot NC is a big step. You might do better to come down and live with Autumngal for a while and look for a place from her home. Right Autumngal! Her home looked big enough for her and another family too. My son and his wife are pushing out the walls with the new baby, the two year old and a dog and cat. They are living on an acre, so they can add on if necessary and it looks like it may be necessary. We go for day visits only, because it is a lot of trouble for them to make room for us. Last time they gave us their bed.
Oh, and Steve, my granddaughter did not come for her week this Summer. She will soon be 13. We knew it was headed that way, but hoped we would have another Summer with her. I used to be so close to her that I knew what she was thinking. I don't know this new Northern Virginia person. It is all shopping and cell phones. She was texting in the middle of the night when she and my daughter last visited.
Hi all! I wanted to let everyone know we're still in NJ at my in-laws for a few days about 40 minutes away from our home town. The closing went well, our things are in a storage POD and we're still working on finding a place in NC. Hopefully we'll be on our way early next week. Meanwhile I've been back and forth with the kids trying to keep the ties open with their friends in town and it seems to be helping them with everything. Hubby is not feeling well though and although I believe its stress related he has been having chest pains and dizziness the last couple of days so going to take him to my hospital for a thorough work-up, just in case. I'll be checking in when I can and hoping all of you are doing well. I understand what your going through Steve. I went throught the same thing with my 2 oldest boys when they both graduated high school 3 years ago. I think having my 9 and 11 year old has helped me though. Talk to you later!
Oh gosh Jeannie, our prayers go out for yaz. Keep us posted please.
So many things that are happening here this morning!
Steve,there are things the young kids think they are growing up that we don't understand which is true,for them it's important,we think really? watching them grow and behaving in a certain way is hard to understand.
Jeannie,it's happening so fast!all the waiting for so long is a thing of the past.Your husband must be tired and you need to help him emotionally too,men seem not to cope well with things like that
Diana, you're missed! No more trips for you either! Hope all is well and safe with you!
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Thing is, I'm only 43, but watching her and my son (16 - going to be a senior this year) grow up is very sad and older. I know it's part of life, but it's not easy. 
Talk to you later!
Oh gosh Jeannie, our prayers go out for yaz. Keep us posted please.
Hope all is well and safe with you!
