Almost 3 years ago, I watched my oldest daughter leave the house, for the first time, as a freshman in high school and I thought to myself...PHEW!...1 down and 3 to go!
This year, Heather (she's my middle girl) celebrated her last year of middle school by attending the 8th grade formal.
Glen's 5th Grade Graduation
Glen (my only son) graduated 5th grade and is officially now the 3rd Thompson to hit the middle school...in 5 years.
Aaaand, my youngest daughter just celebrated her last year, before hitting double-digits and was SO excited during her 4th grade orientation, knowing that her sisters and brother attended the same school, and happily admitted to her future new principal, "Nope, I'm the LAST one!"
What? I forgot to get the candle and 8 + 1 = 9, right?
The cake was supposed to say, "Happy Everything!" but, I didn't bust my husband's chops about it (see caption) honestly, I was just too busy stumbling around...feeling all dazed and confused...okay, it's been like that for the last 7 years...but, I am STILL blogging...there, I said it, can I go home now?
As you can see, it is written all over my face (the years, since I started blogging, I mean) still, I can't help but feel that with all these changes (the aforementioned happening ALL in the same week, btw) I have reached a milestone, of my own.
No, it hasn't gotten any easier (nuh-uh, sorry!) but, at least now my kids are now old enough to realize that...nope...life isn't always perfect (I know, act surprised anyway!) however, as their mother (yes, they are ALL mine) I have also learned to embrace those imperfections (mostly) and I truly believe we are ALL stronger for it.
At least, they seem to be more than okay with it.
[hands behind back, crosses fingers and grins]
Happy Everything!!!
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Awww. How sweet. Happy everything!
Posted by: Kimberly/Mom in the City | 06/25/2010 at 08:08 PM
Happy Everything, friend! xoxo
Posted by: Melisa with one S | 06/25/2010 at 08:11 PM
Gorgeous family!
Happy everything Heather, Glen and Hope.
Posted by: kim @ mommyknows | 06/25/2010 at 08:13 PM
Milestones abound! Happy everything indeed! -Christine
Posted by: Boston Mamas | 06/26/2010 at 08:04 AM
Where does the time go? So glad to see that wisdom and beauty grow in its place! Happy everything to you!
Posted by: Christie | 06/26/2010 at 09:37 AM
And, a very Happy Everything to you, too!
Posted by: Busy Mom | 06/26/2010 at 10:52 AM
Happy everything mah friend!!! Your family is beautiful! Hey Garth really does look like Garth Brooks!
Posted by: Jamie | 06/26/2010 at 01:56 PM
Most definitely happy everything, and congrats to all your peeps.
That family portrait is great.
Posted by: Tara R. | 06/26/2010 at 03:24 PM
Happy everything! That's a lot of everything to be celebrating!
Oh and Garth? He's a looker, ain't he? ;-)
Posted by: Headless Mom | 06/26/2010 at 03:32 PM
Beautiful family.:-) Congratulations on being a wonderful mom to all your children. I can say that they have grown beautifully because of your never-ending nurture and love for them. Such wonderful family.:-)
Posted by: Edie Mindell | 06/27/2010 at 09:38 AM
Heh, was wondering when someone would notice :) After 7 years, I'm just tired of pixelating his handsome face!!!
Posted by: Liz@ThisFullHouse | 06/28/2010 at 09:42 AM
Uh...YAH...and thanks for lookin' :)
Posted by: Liz@ThisFullHouse | 06/28/2010 at 09:42 AM
Happy Everything (and then some.. holy smokes!!)
Posted by: JayMonster | 06/28/2010 at 06:10 PM