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Empty Nest, Kids & Parenting, Parenting, The 18 yr old, The Chicklet · June 14, 2022

Empty Nest Series: She’s a Graduate Class of 2022


I've got an official graduate on my hands. In my next installment of my Empty Nest Series, I'm waxing poetic about Class of 2022.

Welp–it’s official. The young woman who you’ve been addressing as The Chicklet is a full-fledged high school graduate.

When I first started TheCubicleChick back in 2009, my daughter was five years old and in kindergarten. Today, she is an eighteen year old woman who will be attending St. John’s University this fall. She’s literally grown up here right on my blog.

I am so grateful for her internet aunts and uncles and cousins who’ve loved her from afar and cheered her along the way. This village of mine has been integral to my motherhood and sanity. Now, as she crossed over the threshold from childhood to adulthood, I believe she has everything she needs to thrive.

Her graduation wasn’t without a few hiccups, however, My son who flew in to see her walk across the stage tested positive for Covid right after he landed here in St. Louis, so he wasn’t able to see her graduate in person. I hated that for him, but sometimes life be life-ing. He’s fully vaccinated and boosted so he didn’t get very sick and he was able to see her get her diploma virtually.

I've got an official graduate on my hands. In my next installment of my Empty Nest Series, I'm waxing poetic about Class of 2022.

It was wonderful having our family and friends celebrate Little Miss Sunshine and all of her accomplishments. Laylah graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.89 GPA with plenty of service and citizenship awards. She will also walk into college with a half of a semester worth of college credits thanks to her dual enrollment during her senior year of high school.

With each and every passing minute, she takes one step closer to moving to New York to go to school and I get one step closer to being an empty-nester. I am not sure what is going to happen on August 27th which is freshman move-in day at her school. She’s been with me for 18 years–what will my life look like post The Chicklet being under my roof?

I guess time will tell.

I've got an official graduate on my hands. In my next installment of my Empty Nest Series, I'm waxing poetic about Class of 2022.

Right now, I will bask in the glory of being the mom of an incredible human who has given me smile after smile. I’m thankful for the time I have to love on her before she goes away.

These are the times, my friends. I’m enjoying this part.


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MAY tings… MAY tings…
A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recentl A rooftop situation is always a good idea! Recently, I was invited to a Happy Hour of bites and beats at @angadartshotel’s @artbar.stl and when I say the food, drinks, and the vibe were necessary during these stressful times. I see another visit soon in my future. Cheers! 🥂
April photo dump. And things of that nature. ✨✨
Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂 Are we twinning or nah? 😂😂😂
4/10 should be declared a national holiday because 4/10 should be declared a national holiday because on this day a king was born! Happy birthday, son. Love you more than words can say! 🎉🎉🎉
May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

It’s got romance, intrigue, a little mystery, and a family legacy on the line. On sale on Amazon, eBooks and paperback, link in bio.
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