Jack got his yearbook today. He was so excited to have everyone sign it and then to show me all the pictures. I got to see the girl that they called “Richard” all year long, even though I told Jack that it sounded mean.
I saw mustaches drawn on all the faculty members that were considered “less than desirable”. And I saw kids that I remembered from 1st and 2nd grade that now look like mini adults!
me: Jack, look! That’s Isabella from Kindergarten!
Jack: Huh? It is?? I thought that was somebody totally different! That’s so funny!
me: Who’s the girl that everyone likes and thinks is pretty in 6th grade?
Jack: Ewwww. No one!
me: Hmmm guess that’ll hit next year. Wait, you’ll see.
Jack: Look, that’s me with the seriously bad Mohawk.
me: Wow that is probably the worst photo I’ve ever seen of you.
Jack: Thanks… Oh look at Alex! That’s when his eyebrows were shaved off… Hahaha… Look you can see it if you look close….
Ahhh the memories of 6th grade.
Hope those suckers grow back, Alex.
I can’t believe it! Jack just finished 6th grade. He was a tiny little 5 year old when I first came across your blog. Since then, I’ve always wanted a son of my own. And guess what?? At 33 years old, I’m now 5 months pregnant with a baby boy! I hope my baby and I share the same bond that you and Jack have. I’m thinking of starting my own blog too to document everything sort of like a diary that I can go back to when he’s older. I even considered naming my baby Jack hahaha but my boyfriend and I decided on Dylan. Hey, I might be asking you for some tips you know hahaha. I hope you and Jack have a great summer!
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That has to be about the best comment I’ve ever received on my blog! Thanks so much for reading and following, and I can’t believe you’re going to follow in the footsteps of so many moms of boys! Ha ha boy do you have a fun ride ahead! I think I’ll always be here giving advice or whatever you want to call it, I’m not sure that it’s exactly advice, but more a glimpse into how I’ve dealt with so many things that have happened in these 11 years I’ve had with my son. I knew I had to start a blog in order to empty my head of all these thoughts and memories, and keep it also as a journal of sorts. You should definitely start one and do the same. Jack loves to go back and read all the old posts. I just have to get them all printed into a book ha ha. Best of luck and you can always email me at Debranort@gmail.com if you want private advice. Have a great summer yourself and keep me posted on the pregnancy. So exciting!–Debi
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