Spring break gave me just the right amount of slow down time, I thought. I am not sure why but I always seem to forget the end of school year rush that happens in the spring.
My oldest is graduating high school in May. He was going to have a friend of his take his senior portraits and that still hasn’t happened. I did order the cap and gown even though I wanted to make him wear mine from when I graduated from the same high school. Announcements….crap, I still need to do that but it would help to have the previously mentioned senior pictures to make the announcements. They are only allowing six guests to attend, which isn’t horrible since his immediate family makes up most of that number. He did manage to get a college application sent to a local college and he got in so that is one less worry.
Then in the midst of me trying to make sure I am getting everything done properly for his graduation, since this is my first child to graduate, the school announces that social functions are back on. My freshman son has a soccer banquet to attend, which he doesn’t seem thrilled about. My oldest and I have convinced him that this is not an event to miss. I mean it is high school, these are the times that you should enjoy this type of thing. So we must find him something to wear as his current wardrobe is basically sports shorts and t-shirts. The date to accompany him is all on him but I need to know if he is taking someone so we can order a corsage.
Oh and let’s not forget PROM! The school announced that they would be having a prom, not the traditional version but close. My son immediately asks the girl that he has been dating to go with him. She says yes, then they break up. Since getting his heart broken, he has not been as motivated to prepare for prom. He did at least RSVP and is planning dinner with his buddies. I am trying to explain to him that every senior male in the area is getting fitted for a tuxedo already and that we need to act on it quickly. I don’t get to have those mom and daughter dress moments so I am totally stoked to go see him get fitted for a tux. Girlfriend or not, he needs to enjoy this moment.
Being a boy mom definitely has it’s challenges. You know, I was a teenage girl, many moons ago, and I was planning this stuff before it was even announced. Boys just don’t do that. Well, at least my boys don’t. Which is so odd because I am such a planner.
Anyway, if you are dealing with these struggles right now as well, I feel your pain. Head over to the Imperfectly Perfect Life Facebook page where I talk about products that I am using to help me through this, mainly coffee and under eye cream!
Definitely can’t wait to share more with you as I navigate some uncharted territory for myself. Take care and be well.
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