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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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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! 🥂
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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!

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