happy graduation
We sat, this morning, in the heat, for several hours to see Youngest get his diploma.
But let's backtrack a bit, shall we.
I ironed the polyester gown (exactly the same as his brother's though we were forced to buy a second one) which would: melt on high heat, retain wrinkles on low heat, and told Youngest I'd appreciate it if he wore pants to graduation. It was 82 at 7:00AM.
With very limited seating available, K and I excused Oldest (at work) and Middle (in bed) and went off to the school which was, an hour before the ceremony, swarming with parents. No place to park, no shaded space to sit, we were smart enough to bring an umbrella, which proved brilliant.
Youngest customized his mortarboard, making him slightly easier to spot among the crowd.
Of course it seemed interminable. It was very very warm.
We are very very proud.
Back at the house, Youngest, Middle and K moved some furniture, ran some wires and set up for The LAN PARTY. Five friends joined Youngest to play Call of Duty together as a team. With the fridge full of Mountain Dew and big bowls of Doritos around the room, it is fascinating to watch. As of 8:30 the team is undefeated, polite, and lovable in that video-game boy way.
We are delighted to be able to host and thrilled that he is enjoying the evening.
But let's backtrack a bit, shall we.
I ironed the polyester gown (exactly the same as his brother's though we were forced to buy a second one) which would: melt on high heat, retain wrinkles on low heat, and told Youngest I'd appreciate it if he wore pants to graduation. It was 82 at 7:00AM.
With very limited seating available, K and I excused Oldest (at work) and Middle (in bed) and went off to the school which was, an hour before the ceremony, swarming with parents. No place to park, no shaded space to sit, we were smart enough to bring an umbrella, which proved brilliant.
Youngest customized his mortarboard, making him slightly easier to spot among the crowd.
Of course it seemed interminable. It was very very warm.
We are very very proud.
Back at the house, Youngest, Middle and K moved some furniture, ran some wires and set up for The LAN PARTY. Five friends joined Youngest to play Call of Duty together as a team. With the fridge full of Mountain Dew and big bowls of Doritos around the room, it is fascinating to watch. As of 8:30 the team is undefeated, polite, and lovable in that video-game boy way.
We are delighted to be able to host and thrilled that he is enjoying the evening.
Comments
blackbird, the things I learn reading your blog...LAN party!
Congratulations Youngest!
But OMG the class is so tiny. When our kids graduate, they'll be in a class of 1,000.
IT. WILL. TAKE. HOURS.
But gee whizz where has the time gone bb?
Love his mortarboard.
I cannot imagine what it will be like to finally FINALLY know that both of mine have made it through high school. The boy child especially. I will cry and it will be 70% relief, 25% joy, and 5% where did my baby go?
jbhat
So. It's hot there, huh? I was just about to email you and ask what the weather is like.
THIS TIME NEXT WEEK!
And now ... Jap time!
And to the Bird parents, too.
Jobs well done!
(I watched the video--I think I saw a glimpse of my own future... and it doesn't look too shabby)
Be proud of your amazing achievement. The world is waiting for you!