First of all, I am feeling very old today. I was in the class of 1994... Out the Door in '94! I can't believe it has been 16 years since I graduated from high school. CRAZY!!! Okay, back to the point. Tayler is graduating in the class of 2012. As an impending Junior, there have been many mentions of class rings. The salespeople have been to her school taking orders. Pamphlets have been … [Read more...]
We have been through hell and back… and are still standing
The past week has been hard. I found out that my 16yo daughter was lying to me. She was told that she could not date a boy that we felt was too old for her (he is overage). We said she could remain friends with him and just asked that we be given time to know him. This was all found out a few months back because she was texting him things that were also inappropriate. I knew nothing of this … [Read more...]
Call me a mean mom, but I have my reasons
I went to bed last night after posting THIS thinking about how it bothered me that my 16yo didn't want to be home anymore. Then it dawned on me that there is so much more to this than just she isn't spending time at home. I haven't posted any of it here to protect the not-so-innocent but I wanted to give you a little bit of insight into why she is NOT allowed to be gone all the time.She is 16 … [Read more...]
My teenager doesn’t want to be home anymore
I'm not sure when it happened, but my teenager has turned into a... teenager. This may sound stupid, but the truth is that I am upset by the change. She used to care about someone other than herself. She actually admitted to me that she only thought about what she wanted today and not about anyone else. She also admitted that she doesn't ever want to be home. She used to want to spend time … [Read more...]
It is Homecoming Night!
I mentioned yesterday that Tayler's Homecoming was tonight. I also said I would post pictures of the dress she chose so here you go...I think she looked so great in this dress and it fits her perfectly.Now, if only I could get her to smile... a real smile. Not the fake 'take my picture already please' smile.Ahh, yes. There it is.She had a good time and I am thrilled. Have I mentioned how much … [Read more...]
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