Only 4 more months…
Four months left. Let that sink in.
Some of you reading have a senior graduating soon. Even if your kids are younger, the sentiment is still the same. They’re heading toward the finish line of yet another school year. For me, the transition years have been the hardest – elementary to middle, middle to high school, and graduation. It’s amazing and hard to watch your kids grow up!
Hudson’s Senior Year
Hudson’s senior year is still fresh in my mind. Last year was a whirlwind! Last February, Hudson had just wrapped up his high school swimming career at the regional finals and we were in Washington, DC, for his senior class travel experience. I was determined to squeeze out as many memories as possible during the last few months of his senior year.
Hudson’s senior year was filled with college visits and applications, AP classes, football and swimming, a senior class trip, senior award ceremonies, lots of lasts, and finally, graduation. It was BUSY! In addition to the DC trip, we also took family trips to Estes Park, Colorado, Jackson Hole Wyoming, and went to Idaho for a family wedding.
Growing into a New Chapter
There was so much GOOD last year, but it wasn’t without some trying moments. I am very proud that Wayne and I have raised Hudson and Carson (16) to be very independent, but as a mom it was still hard to take a step back and let him grow into the young adult he was (and still is) becoming. We were beginning to grow into a new chapter. Letting up on control isn’t an easy thing for me and that led to frustrating moments for Hudson and me, both. Can anyone relate???
Enjoy {All} the Moments
Even with the occasional pushback from Hudson, I made it a priority to be present and enjoy {all} the moments. Football games, school functions, travel experiences, and I gave LOTS of hugs and said lots of “I Love You’s”. I chaperoned his school senior trip to DC because I wanted those last few moments with him. I treasured all the moments I could spend with him last year.
There were more than a few tears shed – much to the “seriously, mom” comments from my son. (insert eye roll) The emotions would hit sometimes out of nowhere – a memory bubbling to the surface or the realization that we were closing another chapter of Hudson’s high school experience.
Enjoying this New Chapter
Hudson is now in his 2nd semester at Trinity University and is thriving. He’s enjoying classes, playing rugby, working with Trinity Outdoor Rec, and is heavily involved in clubs and church activities. He’s being the social butterfly he’s always been! I am still working on stepping back. It’s a process. We even let Hudson drive to California during the recent Christmas break with his college roommate to climb a mountain. Hudson and Keller had a great trip, and I was worried the whole time. I was much happier once they were home safe! I’m enjoying this new chapter. Hudson is living on campus, but since he’s local, it’s been a pleasure to meet and get to know his roommate, Keller, and his new friends.
Only 4 More Months…
Senior year is a time to encourage and celebrate your senior, but it’s also a special time for you, mom and dad. Enjoy the next four months. Don’t apologize for being present, taking pictures, giving lots of hugs, shedding a few tears, and enjoying all the moments. You do YOU.
You’ve earned it, too.
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