Class of 2017
It seems like just yesterday I was getting TeenThing ready for Primary.
This year, she is graduating from High School. On September 8th, she starts Grade 12.
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| Vacation Dessert = Happy TeenThing |
We’ve been through a lot throughout her school career. Intense conversations with teachers, moving from one part of the city to another, toxic friends, her mom’s trip down the rabbit hole, etc.
With “the odds” stacked against me as a single parent, I must say that all in all, I’ve kicked some parenting ass. I mean, if you look at all the old “stats” out there, my kid should be a hot mess.
But she’s not. Why? Because I was involved in her life. I asked questions. I left her to be who she wanted to be. I didn’t force her down a path she was not comfortable traveling on.
Did I guide her where I could? Yes.
Were there yelling and tears? Yes.
Did I sacrifice a lot? Yes.
Was it worth it? You’re goddamn right it was. I passed up quite a bit over the years, but to have her turn out the way she is, right now, it’s the greatest reward as a parent. Even more so because I did it on my own, with a fantastic support system.
I wouldn’t change a thing really.
Now to navigate our way through this last year with Graduation photos, parent meetings, Prom, Graduation ceremonies, Graduation Trip planning, and trying not to go bankrupt in the process, lol.
(Side Note: Back to running this week. Slow but sluggish progress to get my kilometres back. Happy to be able to get back out there!)
Happy Back to School Everyone!
Screaming Into the Void 