Dear Lisa,
I know we have had some serious discussions lately about our seniors or GRADUATES being ready for college life. We have listed many reasons they can't possibly make it without us-- their moms. I mean we have reminded them to brush their teeth, wear deodorant, change their clothes, wash their nasty, greasy hair, and generally have decent if not good manners in public. And now… they are headed to college!
I vividly remember when my PT realized that your JJ would not be attending Apollo Elementary School with him! There were many tears…. his and mine! He was heart-broken that his pre-school buddy would not be an Apollo Rocket! It was quite painful!
But, we lived and miraculously always ended up on the same team! Baseball, football, soccer, even basketball- scary! UPWARDS BASKETBALL- now there's a story! Those nasty, stinky boys spent weekends and weekdays together having fun and loving life…. and now they are headed to a university?! Yikes!
Are they ready for the "REAL" world?! Do they know what is out there? Can they really handle it without their moms? You and I were quite uncertain until….
Senior Mystery Trip 2015-!!! Oh my! I was privileged to get to "attend" the infamous Mystery Trip! I would like to call myself a chaperon, but technically I wasn't! Seriously! They could have easily made it with out me! :/ How sad!
It was an unbelievable trip for many reasons! We toured NYC- my favorite! I got to zip line- and that precious Jack Jordan and Anna McGaha encouraged this old girl to get to the red trail! OH MY! Jack was my savior when I really needed one! We kayaked on the Hudson River! Amazing! Then, we headed for Boston! (on a train….one of my childhood fears!- thanks Bobby!) I even did the trapeze! Go figure at forty-four! Unbelievable!
However, the most impressive lesson I learned was that this group- some of whom I taught in fifth grade- is ready for college! Girl, they are ready for college, for life, and well- prepared I might add!
My heart swelled with pride each time one of those precious boys -not just PT and JJ- offered their seat on the subway to an elderly person, a woman, child, or handicap person. They even carried those heavy red bags for the girls. (yes, the ones that Bobby reminded the girls not to pack more than they could carry) LOL! The associates of the hotels complimented their behavior, and the girl that took the tickets at Cod-Zilla Speedboat explained that she had never met such a respectful group! Huhhhh??!!
Evidently, they are ready for college and ready for life! (I can't believe I'm saying this) I realize they have difficulty locating debit cards, keys, watches, wallets, and sometimes their shoes- (not sure how--follow the smell), but they got this! Really!!?!!!!
I mean who are we to judge? Right!??? Why shouldn't they be ready for college?? ??? We were grown when we got lost in Houston…all day…on my 40th birthday… right before a race….and had to eat Church's Chicken for my birthday lunch! Ouch!…. And unfortunately, (just between us) I am the genius that left all of my cash behind on our vacation to Disney last year… in my "other" purse! WoW! Good one! And then there was the time… this last year… that I ordered Christmas cards.. with incorrect names…..not to mention misspelling "Century" on someone's graduation invitation…..Did I do that??????? Oh and could we ever forget when I made that unique baseball shadow box and mistakenly displayed another teammates photo in my child's shadow box?? !!! Will I EVER live that down????
So it's safe to say that they are somewhat ready for university life! EEEEKKKKKKK!!!! They may lose their debit card, forget to wash their sheets, and possibly skip a class or two, even a shower or two….….but overall- they are ready! Prepared!!! Somewhere along the way they developed manners and use them most of the time! (I witnessed it) These guys can successfully determine which subway line to take when in NYC and Boston- ----without my help. :( They effectively….. and politely communicate with strangers. Amazing! I 'm thinking…... they might be grown! It's kinda scary, but true! And secretly…..I'm proud!
It is true that we have MANY stories of their childhood that only we can tell. Stories of bloody noses, ambulance rides, end-of-season surgeries, injuries that only "3 Advil" could cure, and memories…….we have so many glorious memories!!!
And after observing this unbelievable group - the Class of 2015 -on the Senior Mystery Trip, I am convinced that this might just be the guys and gals that change the world!!!!
I'm so excited and can hardly wait to see what the future holds! (We'll be their biggest cheerleaders all over again!!!) We need them now more than ever to show love while defending our freedoms!!!!! Exciting times are ahead for this group, if they will just hold on to the Word and their love for the Lord!!!! What more could we ask for?
True, we are gonna miss these stinky dudes when they leave for ULM and Louisiana Tech. However, there will be a few less articles of hold-your-nose-smelly clothing to wash……unless they bring them back home!!! Heee heee!
Love ya,
PTs mom
I know we have had some serious discussions lately about our seniors or GRADUATES being ready for college life. We have listed many reasons they can't possibly make it without us-- their moms. I mean we have reminded them to brush their teeth, wear deodorant, change their clothes, wash their nasty, greasy hair, and generally have decent if not good manners in public. And now… they are headed to college!
But, we lived and miraculously always ended up on the same team! Baseball, football, soccer, even basketball- scary! UPWARDS BASKETBALL- now there's a story! Those nasty, stinky boys spent weekends and weekdays together having fun and loving life…. and now they are headed to a university?! Yikes!
Are they ready for the "REAL" world?! Do they know what is out there? Can they really handle it without their moms? You and I were quite uncertain until….
Senior Mystery Trip 2015-!!! Oh my! I was privileged to get to "attend" the infamous Mystery Trip! I would like to call myself a chaperon, but technically I wasn't! Seriously! They could have easily made it with out me! :/ How sad!
It was an unbelievable trip for many reasons! We toured NYC- my favorite! I got to zip line- and that precious Jack Jordan and Anna McGaha encouraged this old girl to get to the red trail! OH MY! Jack was my savior when I really needed one! We kayaked on the Hudson River! Amazing! Then, we headed for Boston! (on a train….one of my childhood fears!- thanks Bobby!) I even did the trapeze! Go figure at forty-four! Unbelievable!
However, the most impressive lesson I learned was that this group- some of whom I taught in fifth grade- is ready for college! Girl, they are ready for college, for life, and well- prepared I might add!
My heart swelled with pride each time one of those precious boys -not just PT and JJ- offered their seat on the subway to an elderly person, a woman, child, or handicap person. They even carried those heavy red bags for the girls. (yes, the ones that Bobby reminded the girls not to pack more than they could carry) LOL! The associates of the hotels complimented their behavior, and the girl that took the tickets at Cod-Zilla Speedboat explained that she had never met such a respectful group! Huhhhh??!!
Evidently, they are ready for college and ready for life! (I can't believe I'm saying this) I realize they have difficulty locating debit cards, keys, watches, wallets, and sometimes their shoes- (not sure how--follow the smell), but they got this! Really!!?!!!!
So it's safe to say that they are somewhat ready for university life! EEEEKKKKKKK!!!! They may lose their debit card, forget to wash their sheets, and possibly skip a class or two, even a shower or two….….but overall- they are ready! Prepared!!! Somewhere along the way they developed manners and use them most of the time! (I witnessed it) These guys can successfully determine which subway line to take when in NYC and Boston- ----without my help. :( They effectively….. and politely communicate with strangers. Amazing! I 'm thinking…... they might be grown! It's kinda scary, but true! And secretly…..I'm proud!
It is true that we have MANY stories of their childhood that only we can tell. Stories of bloody noses, ambulance rides, end-of-season surgeries, injuries that only "3 Advil" could cure, and memories…….we have so many glorious memories!!!
I'm so excited and can hardly wait to see what the future holds! (We'll be their biggest cheerleaders all over again!!!) We need them now more than ever to show love while defending our freedoms!!!!! Exciting times are ahead for this group, if they will just hold on to the Word and their love for the Lord!!!! What more could we ask for?
True, we are gonna miss these stinky dudes when they leave for ULM and Louisiana Tech. However, there will be a few less articles of hold-your-nose-smelly clothing to wash……unless they bring them back home!!! Heee heee!
Love ya,
PTs mom
