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Back to School, Featured, Kids & Parenting · August 16, 2017

First Day of School Musings from the Mama of an Eighth Grader


First Day of School Musings

Time waits for no man.

Or no mama, for that matter. Just a few years ago, my little Chicklet was starting kindergarten. And just like that, sistergirl is starting her first day of school as an eighth grader. You’d think I would’ve been used to this as I also have a now 23 year old, but no, it doesn’t get any easier. I understand that our jobs as mamas and papas is to raise our little humans to be healthy and productive adults. But there’s a part of me that wants to keep my girl as she is.

I guess you can say I am in my feelings.

My daughter isn’t the run of the mill type of girl, and I am not just saying that because she is mine. She’s super kind and is amazing lovable human. Willing to give her all for anyone she comes across, my daughter is a treasure to anyone she comes across. In this cruel world, she is a ray of sunshine and rainbows. I wish I could keep just as she is, but I know it’s not possible.

So I will sit and brood and reflect. She’s off to the schoolhouse and now my home is one of quietness and tranquility. At this time, I no longer hear the pitter of her feet upstairs. There’s no one asking me what’s for breakfast or lunch. There’s no one questioning “what are we going to do today?”, or sneaking into my home office to steal my supplies.

Nope. I am all alone.

As excited as I was for school to start, I am now basking in the quietness which is now my home. This too shall pass.

Eighth grade is sure to be a good year for her. She’s now the big girl on campus as she will be moving on to high school next year. Seventh grade was full of ups and downs, emotionally and there were some struggles academically, too. The Chicklet overcame a lot last year and managed to end the school year with a scholar award for maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA each semester.

This year, I am looking forward to my daughter coming into her own.

I hope that she plans to still share with me her thoughts and feelings and what her days at school are like. I pray that while she continues to grow up, she will continue to give me the keys to her innermost musings. What she and I have is a dope mommy/daughter relationship, and I don’t ever want to let go of that.

Special girl, real good girl. Indeed.


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Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand Laylah and I had a girlies night out at the grand opening of @bbtheatres in Creve Coeur. We definitely will be back soon! ✌🏾#recap #stl #stlouis #gno
When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so brig When it’s 80 degrees out, and the sun is so bright so you have to squint. 😂😂😂 #stl #stlwx #spring
29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismi 29 years ago today, my SONshine was born! @codismith, you are the BEST son a mom could have, and I’m so blessed to be your momma! Love you to the moon and back and then some. Enjoy your day, my Aries offspring! ♈️
I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot b I could wax poetic and get all mushy and whatnot but—I won’t this time! Happy 67th Birthday, Mama! I love you! ❤️
When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
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