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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:51 PM
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My daughter is graduating from High School tomorrow.
I can't quite figure out if I'm sad or happy!???:shrug:
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:52 PM
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1. Why is it you're not both?
I can see both. They're just two aspects of the same thing.
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:55 PM
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3. I guess you're right....
Although I think the "sad" side of it is winning! I'm one of those parents who never wants her kids to grow up.
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:58 PM
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5. Makes sense.
If your emotions begin to get extreme, that is to say, if you find yourself dwelling on not appreciating your daughter's achievements, perhaps writing down the pluses and minuses of this as it affects you will put things in a helpful perspective. Meanwhile, please have your emotions as they're filled with lots of important information.

Btw, mazel tov.
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:00 PM
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7. Good idea Metta!
Thanks for the words of wisdom!
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Metta Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-05-06 08:48 AM
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22. Go well and be well.
Energy is neutral, my friend. It's what we do with it that matters. You know this. Blessings for clarity and right action for you and your daughter.
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leftofthedial Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:54 PM
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2. mine graduated a week ago Friday
Edited on Sun Jun-04-06 08:54 PM by leftofthedial
I still can't figure it out,


but after two weeks of Dad's taxi for her and her friends to parties, get-togethers, and other events, I'm leaning toward happy! I'm so proud of her I could bust.

CONGRATULATIONS!
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:59 PM
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6. Congratulations to you!
Mine has probably been to at least 8 parties in 2 weeks! I'd thought about having a graduation party, but now I'm glad I didn't.
She's going to away to college in the fall and that will be the toughest thing...even though it's only about an hour and half away.
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leftofthedial Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:01 PM
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8. mine is going about the same distance
-sniff!-
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:03 PM
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10. Close enough to come home to do laundry, right?
Originally, mine wanted to go to school across the country. I'm glad she realized that since I don't fly, she wouldn't see me much...and she'd miss me! She actually told me that!
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reyd reid reed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 08:57 PM
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4. You're happy...
You're just not quite sure of it yet. Give it some time to sink in. Do the cheers and tears bit and then...

Be proud.

And congratulations!!!

:toast:
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:01 PM
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9. Thanks!
I'm sure I'll be crying happy tears tomorrow! I'd better remember to wear waterproof mascara!

:hi:
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reyd reid reed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:10 PM
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11. Better yet,
Skip the mascara entirely. And don't forget sunglasses, no matter what the weather's like. Hides the red eyes, y'know, so the pictures afterward will look better. At least the ones you take outside.

When my oldest graduated, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry or cheer or what. I've got another graduating next year...comfortable shoes, minimal makeup. I learned.

I remember.

Enjoy the occasion.

:hi:
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:15 PM
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12. Good advice
My other daughter graduates next year! Two in a row... My nest is going to empty out quickly. I won't know what to do with myself! I guess I'll be spending more time in the Lounge!
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Ptah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:25 PM
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13. This might be appropriate.
Ptah does Sunrise, Sunset.
:shrug:
:hi:
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:28 PM
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14. Oh, Ptah..thank you!
but you made me cry! :cry:

That was beautiful!
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Ptah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:30 PM
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15. It makes me cry, too.
Time flies.
:cry:
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-05-06 09:24 AM
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24. Oh, I just saw this, Ptah, and cried like a baby!
That really was beautiful, thanks.

Nothing marks the passage of time, quite like watching children grow up, huh?
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:31 PM
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16. I live in fear, loathing and sadness...with maybe a little prideful
anticipation of that day...but not really. :( :hug:
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:33 PM
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17. I've dreaded this since the day both of mine were born.
I knew it was coming, but it got here too fast!

:cry:
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:33 PM
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18. that's great
I understand your feelings. When I dropped my son off for his first year of college I felt like I was losing a good friend. We watch over our kids, give them the best advice we can but there comes a point when we have to let them free to do what they want and to become the adults we always hoped they would be.
Enjoy the ceremony and best wishes.
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:37 PM
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19. Thanks seemunkee!
I remember looking forward to life's passages when I was younger. Now, not so much! :hi:
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 09:48 PM
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20. Of course you will be both happy and sad!
You are happy she is growing into a young woman, but sad your baby will be leaving the nest soon.
I don't have children of my own, but I've seen it often enough, and know it would be my own reaction, too.

Congratulations,

by the way!
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bluethruandthru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jun-04-06 10:27 PM
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21. Thanks KC2
You're absolutely right!
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Jun-05-06 09:17 AM
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23. I know the feeling. My son graduated on Friday
Edited on Mon Jun-05-06 09:30 AM by MissMillie
But honestly, I think I'm more happy than anything, especially now that I think he's decided to go to college.

Edited to say: Congrats to you both!
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