I’m still finding it a bit hard to believe that my daughter starts her senior year of high school in 2 weeks…… Let’s be honest here, I’m REALLY finding this hard to believe.
12 years ago I was also in an obvious state of denial as she was getting ready to start kindergarten. Where did the time go? How was she already 5 years old?? Now I’m staring reality in the face that she will be 9 hours away at college this time next year and officially an adult at 18 years old.
Being in the midst of getting ready for her to apply to her college(s) and for us to get the FAFSA filled out in October has me in a constant state of minor panic. There’s just sooooo much to get done before the end of this year.
I’ve started planning out next summer’s family vacation to celebrate her graduation and I’ve found that it’s a bit cathartic. We’re planning to go to DisneyWorld (I know, big shock there) and during my planning I’ve taken the time to glance through the many trips worth of photos we have of her. We’ve got pictures of her with Playhouse Disney characters, Mickey, Minnie, Stitch, Meeko, Brother Bear, and so many others. Seeing her grow as a young woman throughout all of these has really brought so much joy to my heart.
I know that I will be a total mess when I drop her off next year, but I also know that I’ll have another trip’s worth of photos to bring me enough joy to get through until our first visit.
Take the time to make lasting memories with your children, and your significant other, because these memories can truly be inspiring and uplifting when you need them.
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