Wednesday, October 14, 2009

I am scheduled to go to college night at my son's high school this evening. Didn't I just sign him up for pre-school?

He's grown taller and I've grown grayer.
He's gotten smarter, I can't remember why I walked into a room.
He's learned to drive, I've perfected worrying.
He sleeps around the clock, I can't sleep at all.
He plays hard, I hardly play.
He wants to be all grown-up, I want to be ten years younger!

The idea of attending college night is so big to me that it has left me speechless. More tomorrow!





2 comments:

  1. There are so many truths in this post. At first I thought Terry, that we might have been separated at birth. My heart is exactly where yours is. But then, I thought that perhaps Tom and I came from the same mold. Intuitively I agree with everything he said! I am few years behind you but I know I will go through the same thing.

    Will I want me boys to go to Penn where I met my husband and had a tremendous experience 30 minutes away? Or will I have the guts to let them follow their own path? I do believe strongly that very few kids know what they want when they are in high school which makes college selection a total crap shoot. I got lucky. I hope Kyle does too! And you and Tom. :)

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  2. Terry, loved having both perspectives. Very helpful as we look at private vs. public high school decision. Tricia L. and I were "angsting" last night at Thep Lela and I suggested she read this blog! Also suggested they may want to talk to you as Ben really likes Urban (and MA). I was trying to accurately pass on Kyle's comments. This week will be busy, Redwood tour, Branson and MA Open Houses (and a Bar Mitvah).

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