tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post7899887538172735616..comments2023-09-16T08:41:46.636-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Book Lover: Graduation DayBrooklyn Book Loverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12203091434888046751noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-83939541875079710962010-06-27T09:06:22.541-04:002010-06-27T09:06:22.541-04:00I remember those fears all so well. We all want ou...I remember those fears all so well. We all want our kids to be happy and healthy and have friends. When our daughter came home in the 5th grade and said she wanted to be in band, I was doing the happy dance. It gave her a built in support system, and a place where it was ok to be a nerd :) And it gave her life skills that she will carry with her for the rest of her life. I'm sure your son will find his own path to happiness, and I pray that the road is not too bumpy! KatKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396548112800738809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-64115097728846256072010-06-26T23:50:08.270-04:002010-06-26T23:50:08.270-04:00Forgot to mention there are several places on the ...Forgot to mention there are several places on the site to link up your blog,,,,it is good for free Link Lovin!<br />http://www.midchix.com/Gretchen Seefriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828812547987019450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-11786616317243565382010-06-26T23:47:51.859-04:002010-06-26T23:47:51.859-04:00Sweet post!! I have 5 children and 3 have flown t...Sweet post!! I have 5 children and 3 have flown the coop! It is hard but life is good! I am a new follower and going to read some more! We have a Book Flock on my website for women over 40 if you are interested! Would love to have you!<br />http://www.midchix.com/<br />Let me know if you need help navigating it!Gretchen Seefriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02828812547987019450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-45190477852366251242010-06-25T21:45:48.005-04:002010-06-25T21:45:48.005-04:00I just found you from Never Growing Old's Over...I just found you from Never Growing Old's Over 40 Blog Hop. I'm enjoying visiting your blog.<br />Nancy<br />http://www.howtohomemaker.com/Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-53463570840551335252010-06-25T11:44:59.525-04:002010-06-25T11:44:59.525-04:00My baby is graduating from high school next tuesda...My baby is graduating from high school next tuesday! I can't wait!! LOL<br />I'm actually glad that school days, fighting about homework, trying to remember parent-teacher appointments, etc. are over.<br />Found your blog through "Over 40 Friday Follow" and I'm following you now!<br />Have a great weekend.Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08732387420063891643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-76933220657725960962010-06-25T11:00:01.763-04:002010-06-25T11:00:01.763-04:00Your son is going to test his beliefs and learn ho...Your son is going to test his beliefs and learn how to handle difficult people. Unfortunately those lessons aren't easy.<br /><br />You sound like you have given him a great foundation. I bet you have some great conversations about choices and life.<br /><br />I came on the hop.<br />http://windows2mylife.blogspot.comLibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-30415614633183838822010-06-24T20:31:08.302-04:002010-06-24T20:31:08.302-04:00Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me...Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me and for the much appreciated words of wisdom you offered. It was nice coming back from the graduation and seeing all of your comments.<br /><br />The ceremony was beautiful. We spent the rest of the day together, just enjoying being together as a family. :-)Brooklyn Book Loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203091434888046751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-592768233671931502010-06-24T11:53:14.539-04:002010-06-24T11:53:14.539-04:00Hi there! I am so sorry it's taken me so long ...Hi there! I am so sorry it's taken me so long to come by and visit you (busy life -- you know how that goes; a day turns into a week and so on...) and I want to thank you so much and sincerely for your supportive comments on my blog.<br /><br />We seem to have so much in common: I'm a vegan, you're a vegetarian, we both advocate animal rights, both love to read and both are surviving financial plagues.<br /><br />I wish I had some words of wisdom concerning your son entering Jr. High school. I can only speak from personal experience with my own two children (both now adults) where both of their experiences were night & day. Rest easy as it doesn't have to be so frightening -- I truly think it is more so for us as parents than it is for them. Somehow they muddle through and find their way. My son (now 20), if it's any comfort and hope to you, has had the same friends in his life since junior high school and one very good friend since elementary. The day came when they graduated high school and I found myself touched by their formed and still bonded brotherhood.<br /><br />Now they're all either in college or honing their skills in the world of commerce and it is a delight to see how they went from being boys to being men who were lucky enough to be raised as independent thinkers.<br /><br />The same will be for you and your son.<br /><br />He will find his way knowing all along that in the shadows was his Mom rooting for his success.<br /><br />So happy to be getting to know you!<br /><br />Again, please forgive my tardiness in stopping by (and my long-windedness -- it's kind of what I do-ha!)!<br /><br />Much peace, love, serenity, happiness and newfound friendship,<br />~Jo<br />"The End Of The Rainbow: Life After Bankruptcy"Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169505163290328224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-38298897843328170482010-06-23T21:40:45.036-04:002010-06-23T21:40:45.036-04:00I just watched the end of Mean Girls last night, a...I just watched the end of Mean Girls last night, and your post reminded me of that. I think the good news is that if the nice kids do have a hard time in the middle and/or high school years, nice usually wins out after that and they end up doing well. I'd much rather have a nice kid than a bully.BONNIE Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051131465977943433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-58442751113099806092010-06-23T17:43:55.570-04:002010-06-23T17:43:55.570-04:00This very well written and bittersweet post touche...This very well written and bittersweet post touched my heart. You nailed it. They have to leave the nest eventually, but don't all mothers really want their kids to stay in grade school forever?cj Schlottmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18217936774632262633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-70510939401148060232010-06-23T11:30:01.285-04:002010-06-23T11:30:01.285-04:00the time goes by sooo quickly. my grandson, who i...the time goes by sooo quickly. my grandson, who is 9 doesn't want to hold my hand anymore.... :( but I still make him!Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-4668691606593214582010-06-22T19:36:20.572-04:002010-06-22T19:36:20.572-04:00I totally understand where you're coming from!...I totally understand where you're coming from! I am babysitting this summer, and it has become an interesting pre-parenting exercise that does make me have similar worries to yours for the kids I take care of. Letting them out into the world must be so tough, since you want only positive experiences for them. But I'm sure that having a good relationship with your son/children now will prove beneficial when he encounters the dangerous waters of junior high!Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00420651162815277192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-58948076042934123462010-06-22T16:25:45.044-04:002010-06-22T16:25:45.044-04:00Awww this makes me sad, too. Makes me also think a...Awww this makes me sad, too. Makes me also think about having my own kids, and frankly, that desire is rapidly diminishing.Merry Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641748275161865976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943105503307093774.post-67065170253035624352010-06-22T16:21:53.298-04:002010-06-22T16:21:53.298-04:00Wow. Good luck to him and you. I am sure that wi...Wow. Good luck to him and you. I am sure that with his great mother he will be okay. Just keep those lines opened.Karen Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991996620864410833noreply@blogger.com