Tuesday, February 7



So, back when I had the women over for some paper bag album making I set up THE CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN! My son was babysitting for Tracy so he missed it. He made me promise that on Super Bowl Sunday we would do it for them this time. So I did. We bought strawberries, pineapples, and pound cake. Made the chocolate and put it in the fountain. The fountain is fun, noisy, but fun.
So here they are. I thought they would like the strawberries and pound cake. I have a liking for tropical fruity stuff, so I wanted the pineapples. Well they took one bite of that and said, "ummm that's good." Before I knew it the pineapples were history. I guess most things taste good covered in chocolate. Don't they have chocolate covered ants, roaches, worms, crickets....etc. It's a neat machine if you are into the entertaining aspect and I believe you can do cheese and stuff in it too! I got it for Xmas otherwise would not have bought it for myself.
Iwent to my daughter's future high school this evening. It was very hard for me. Was it hard for my parents? I am taking it extremely hard and want to crawl into bed and just sleep. How can she be starting high school in six months? How can I be worrying about the classes she takes now cos the high school transcript doesn't go away. How can I know if I will have raised her right this year? How can I get her to the pool in the mornings for swimteam? How can I do this? I told her tonight no boyfriends for her 9th grade year because all they will want to do is kiss her and grab her boobs. I remember my ninth grade boyfriend always grabbing my boobs. I think Shane's parents had popped out a kid at this age? Help! My girl could be having sex in the next couple of years-sleep..I need sleep. Some of you might not know my girl too well but she's super sweet. She doesn't get attitudes. She is caring, gentle, kind, just lovely. Will this all change?


4 Comments:

Blogger ~Mel said...

I'm confident that you did a wonderful job in raising your chocolate-covered kids. They'll go thru their phases as we all did, but they will still be the sweet & caring kids you & Shane brought into this world. I think it's great that you are so open with her so she won't be afraid to come ask you questions and talk about what's going on.
My mom told me to take High School one day at a time because the time will fly by. I think that's good advice (even though I think life flies by now at 31) for any teen. I also think that will help you go thru the next 4 years with her. And you'll be a great Mom and since you're a cool Mom, you'll be able to relate and explain things.

No worries, you'll continue to be great.

Hmmmm - chocolate covered pineapples. I ruined an old set of sheets because of that treat. And it was worth it.

6:55 PM  
Blogger Team Manager said...

You've just got to take it as it comes. Devin has a good head on her shoulders and high school will not change that. As long as you keep the lines of communication open, I'm sure she will continue to confide in you. And sometimes the best lessons we learn in life are from our mistakes, so remember that if she falters. You are a good mom and the proof is in your kids.

7:03 PM  
Blogger ChristyR said...

I want to hear all about that one Mel!!!! Maybe I should try it while in Mexico! Please inform me! School me!

7:04 PM  
Blogger Vanessa B. said...

From what I know about her mom I'd say you don't need to worry about your daughter! (: I get anxious now just thinking about high school and Spence is only 5! We went to a kindergarten coffee the other night and I think I'm going to need Valium to get through the rest of his life! Mel's right, you are a cool mom and sounds like you have a great relationship with her. I think that's half the battle - especially with girls (and I'm talking from my mom/daughter experience with my mom.)

11:35 AM  

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