He Did It!

Today is Joshua's last day of high school and it brings an abundance of emotions for me. Yep, I am a crier...especially when my children are involved..

I am so proud of his accomplishment, although at times it was very rough, he made it though to the end and did whatever he had to do to get there. Including summer school, correspondence courses, cheating, ect. (Don't judge, we all did it)

I am sad because I know that in a few short months he will be going off on his own...and wow...I am really going to miss him. I love his sense of humor and how he makes me laugh every day.

I am scared because this is really the true test of parenthood. Does he know enough to survive on his own? Did I teach him everything he needs to know in order to be an honorable person in society? Did I teach him enough about how to make the right decisions? Does he know not to call Mom at 3am, when he's in a drucken stupier at a party?

I remember when I moved out on my own the day after graduation. My Mom was crying as I drove away and I remember thinking to myself, "Good Lord, I'm not dying, just moving out on my own." Well, now I know how hard it must have been for her. I am dreading the day when I he leaves for college, I know I'll be a basket case.

Josh is really a good kid. He has gotten in his share of trouble over the years...however he always seemed to learn from his mistakes. He accepted his punishments with maturity because he knew that he deserved them.

Josh...it was an uphill struggle at times, but I can't tell you enough how proud I am of you. I know that you will have a great time in college and I am confident that you will make an excellent art teacher. I love you!