I Survived the Graduation Party!

My daughter’s graduation open house was last night. (In our area of the Tundra, kids who graduate in May tend to spread out their parties all through the summer. This ensures that every weekend there will be somewhere to go and something to celebrate.)
At first, Ms. MiniD did not want to have a graduation party. [...]

Graduation

My daughter graduates from high school today at 2:00 p.m.
My sigh of relief is instantly replaced by impending dread for the next four years. Oh well, that’s life.

My Son is Coming Home Tomorrow Morning!

There’s not a whole lot more I can say about that. We’re really excited! He hasn’t been home in a year and a half, having written off his native city and state for his new city and state.
Also, in tow will be his Japanese exchange student girlfriend. She’s excited too.
I have already emailed him to [...]

My Daughter is a Slob

After the tears of yesterday, regarding her rejection from a college which she didn’t really want to attend (!), my daughter must have taken an extra Adderall and came home last night on a tear to do Christmas decorating.
I’ve already decorated, with two trees and my wreath on the door, but it’s been many years [...]