That Time of Year
LD graduates from 8th grade on Thursday. It doesn’t look like I’ll get back there to witness the big day. Needless to say, I’m bummed about that, but I know he’ll be surrounded by the rest of the family and photos will make their way to me. Still…he’s my son and I want to be there.
Making this even more difficult is the fact that, after a couple of years of struggle, LD’s found his way onto the Honor Roll. He’s worked very hard to get good grades and maintain them. He’s done a wonderful job and I’m very proud of him. I only wish I could be there to cheer him on.
I also wish I could see Mojo and the rest of the family. I miss them.
Mojo is getting ready to head off to work at a summer camp. I’m really glad she found a way to get out and do something different. My sister and brother-in-law sent her to camp during the summer for years and now she’s going back for work. It ain’t retail and it ain’t indoors and in my book, that’s a good thing. Wish I were going with her.
My dad is getting ready to go in for cataract surgery. And my mom, well, she’s plugging away at her art classes and drawing and painting up a storm.
Sigh. I hate being away from everyone. Why does SoCal have to be so expensive? Arrgh! Nineteen months in Vegas…400 miles from my loved ones and I’m having a hard time dealing? Makes me think I’d not do so well living even further from home.
Okay, enough of my whining. I’m proud of the kids and missing them terribly, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Now I think I know how my dad must have felt when he got laid off from work and had to start traveling after he started his antique business. He missed birthdays and other special days — not by choice, but to make a living for the family. Seeing it from this side? I get it and I have even more respect for what he went through back then.
Funny how that works, eh?
Congrats to LD! :yay: But boy it sounds like he’s growing up fast. I’m sorry you’re missing too much of it. No chance of being able to drive to SD to see your kids, even with a rental?
Trust me, of all people I understand being away from family to do what has to be done. :hug: Hopefully the day will come soon where you won’t be so separated from them.
Comment by diamond dave — 2011/06/07 @ 22:22
I know you know what it’s like, Dave. It sucks, doesn’t it?
Both kids are growing up far too quickly for my liking. And no, there’s just no way for me to get there and back cheaply and expediently. I have a shoot coming up and with my back (I tore a muscle), travel just isn’t an easy thing right now (and meds are running precariously low).
:hug:
Comment by DaGoddess — 2011/06/07 @ 22:27
:hug:
Good for both the kids! Lovely human beings, each. I know you’re terribly proud of them and miss them so much.
You’re a great Mom and equally lovely.
My head’s killing me and I don’t know where I’m going with this, but I love ya.
:hug:
Comment by pam — 2011/06/08 @ 07:11
Love you, too! I hope your head stops hurting very quickly!
Comment by DaGoddess — 2011/06/08 @ 07:29