Lauren is graduating tomorrow!

9 years ago

I can hardly believe it! She and her friends are in Lexington on a scavenger hunt for grad night tomorrow. I'm a little worried because we're under severe thunderstorm and tornado watch till morning. Every year they have a party at the high school for seniors, it lasts all night long and they can win large prizes, like dorm room fridges, microwaves, money. They're giving away $100 to the team of 3 who gets the most items on the scavenger hunt. I just went and looked for a purple shell for them in my sea shell collection (can't be painted) and I actually found one. They have a lot of the items already.

A few years ago they came up with this idea for an all night party to keep kids safe, and not our drinking and driving. Anyway, I'm happy for her and a little sad. Last child to leave the house now. ) : My eating out and movie buddy will be leaving in the Fall.

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nanny98
9 years ago
Congratulations.... to you both. and, yes, I remember it well. There will be rewards to come, I know you have given her what she needs to fly.
linda_in_iowa
9 years ago
Where is she going for college?
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glenda_al
9 years ago
So happy for Lauren!

PJR graduated last week.

Aw the memories from long time past.
Kathsgrdn
Original Author
9 years ago
Oh, that was a long time ago, wasn't it Glenda?

Linda, she's going to Northern Kentucky University.
lydia1959
9 years ago
Congrats to Lauren!!
Sue_va
9 years ago
Kath, I heard this little saying a long time ago: "Time flies, whether you're having fun or not." I know some of those years were not fun for you, but you have been a great mother to Lauren and Alex, plus hosting the foreign students. You deserve Congratulations as well as Lauren does.

I wish the best for Lauren, and I know it will an adjustment for both of you.

Sue
patti43
9 years ago
Kathleen, your kids grew up too fast! We will be happy to hold your hand and commiserate with you this fall when Lauren goes away to school. It's pretty tough, but only for a few days and then you realize they can and do come home to visit Congratulations to Lauren and I hope she loves college!
patti43
9 years ago
Kathleen, your kids grew up too fast! We will be happy to hold your hand and commiserate with you this fall when Lauren goes away to school. It's pretty tough, but only for a few days and then you realize they can and do come home to visit Congratulations to Lauren and I hope she loves college!
Alice_sj
9 years ago
Congratulations to Lauren!
mamatoad
9 years ago
A big congratulations to Lauren and to you for the job you've done!! She'll be home often, I'm sure.
joyfulguy
9 years ago
Congratulations to Lauren ... and to you, for the busy-ness and cares sometimes dealt with while watching and guiding as they grew.

What an opportunity for you, now - to make good use of your increased freedom. Maybe get involved with other things in the community and the world ... and quite a few of them are ones that, being not so close to home, will cause less worry and stress.

Tomorrow can be the beginning of a whole new area of life.

Good wishes for all of your days ahead.

ole joyfuelled ... and it's not rationed: may your days be fuelled by joy, as well
clubm
9 years ago
Congratulations &. Best of Luck to her!! :)
Kathsgrdn
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks everyone. I didn't get teary-eyed till they tossed their caps in the air, which is really good for me. We had dinner with her boyfriend, Alex and her father after but it was packed and took a little longer to get our food than normal so we had to rush and take most of our meal with us for her to make it to grad night party at the high school. They lock the doors at 11:00 and we got her there about 10 till!
Granlan_TX
9 years ago
Yay Lauren and congrats to her and you mom!

It is such an emotional time...I was a puddle of tears at times last Sat. when granddaughter graduated.

Her school has a great idea for the party..more should give that a try.
Georgysmom
9 years ago
What a great idea for the kids to have a safe and fun time. Congrats to Lauren and congrats to mom for a job well done.
kim_okla
9 years ago
Congratulations. We seen her grow up on here.
Charlee_MO
9 years ago
Oh my gosh! I remember that picture from long ago, too.

Can't believe she and PJR are out of High School now.

Congratulations to Lauren. And to Park, too.

Our school does the graduation "lock down" party, too.

Lauren is graduating tomorrow!

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