A letter to my middle child, "G"

Dear G,

As your college commencement approaches this weekend, I find myself with a mix of emotions.
When you were born, I swear you had a smile on your face. I was going through pictures and in every single one of them, you have the biggest grin ever . You were the happiest baby I have ever seen. Your happiness carried over into childhood. 
You were quite the source of entertainment for all that know you. We started calling you "The Politician" because you wanted to make every one happy. You also knew how to work your parents and every one around you (you still do).  Your brother actually used to call you "President Of The World". 
You have always been so bubbly and kind to others. You have such an engaging personality. 
You always did so well in school. I don't think I ever once had to tell you to do your homework. You always made the Honor Roll. The worst grade you ever received was a C. That only happened once.
You sang in the chorus, played softball, ran track and cheered from the time you were 8, all the way through high school.
We had all of the after prom parties at our house because you were always so responsible.
Being the pleaser that you are, you usually always did as you were told.
Do you have any idea of how proud of you I am? I don't think a mother could ask for any more from a child. We have such a great relationship. I want the world for you. I know how successful you will be. You have great people skills and you are very smart.
I hope you look back on your childhood with fondness, because I sure do. You are not a child anymore. You are a beautiful young lady with your whole life ahead of you. Do not let the world make you cynical. Stay who you are. I love you very much. I am excited for the next chapter of your life.

Love always,
Mom

You liked leopard print even back then

Trying to get laughs even as a baby

You were a baby super model

An exhibitionist even at this age

Always the daredevil

President Of The World

Making new friends by dancing to their music. These guys loved you

I want to go back to this day and just freeze you like this. You were so precious.

You helped cook the lamb at Greek Easter even though I couldn't go anywhere near it

You studied abroad in Thessaloniki, Greece

State Champs EVERY year and National Champs

You won many awards

Happy Graduation G!

Its "OK" Thursday 5/17



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"Its OK"

- That during a long conversation with my sis, she told me some things that I wish she hadn't. Her ex boyfriend would wear his snuggy naked underneath with his butt hanging out.  Please pass the brain bleach.

- That my daughter dropped off my favorite grand baby at the babysitters. She got bitten by some little boy 4 times.  My first instinct was to get on a plane and rip out every single one of that little boys teeth.   I thought I was protective of my kids.....It is even worse with my little princess.

-That thanks to my beautiful daughter, I am now the proud owner of a Scentsy warmer and I am addicted to it.  I turn it on the minute I wake up!  Who is going to sell me my Scentsy refills when I need them?

-That with my husband away again, it is obviously junk food fest.

-That with my husband away, my dishwasher is full with mostly wine glasses.

- That with said wine in my system, I made my husband a video of me singing and dancing. At least I kept my clothes on. It must have been good because he asked for another video. No I will not post the video. I have pride.

- That being at my parents house reminds me of the movie "Groundhog Day". I can only take the same thing over and over again for about an hour and a half, after that, I get antsy.

-That I worked for four hours on Saturday and we sold over $3,000 in gift certificates in that amount of time. Not one woman, it was all men, waiting until the last minute.

-That I had to celebrate Mothers Day with my husband on Saturday because he had to leave for business Sunday. He is unbelievable in the way he takes care of me. It was probably one of THE nicest days out on Saturday when I got home mid afternoon. I came home to this, where we enjoyed drinks on the deck.

-That my husband was reluctant to give me the recipe for Cosmo's. He thought I wouldn't need him anymore. Is he crazy? I have to say, mine werent as good as his.

-That I finally watched the bachelorette last night. I genuinely like Emily, she seems like a sweetheart. I feel bad for her and the douchery that is sure to ensue this season. Why do some of these men look like they got their suits in the little boys department?

-That happy hour will commence around 1ish if I go out with my friend ShaSha today.

-That I only have to rattle around this house by myself for one more night! Yeah!

-That it is my daughters college commencement this weekend and I need to go buy some waterproof mascara.

-That  my husband is in Texas.  What would you do in Texas in your down time? You shoot a gun . They not only went to the gun range, they went skeet shooting too. He hit all of the targets and it was his first time doing it. Remind me not to make him mad.

Have a great Thursday!