Next Monday, when you read my post on Mid-Century Modern Moms, I will be different.
You won't be able to tell on the outside.
I'll still look like the same ol' dorky me, wearing business casual to work for the first time.
My hair will still be red and curly. My eyes will still be green.
Since I have gone back to the gym, my hind end might be a little smaller, but basically it will still be MY hind end.
I will still be addicted to Facebook games.
I will still be slightly deaf.
I will still have children who don't edit their mouths when they are around my dinner table.
But yet ... I will not be the same.
By next Monday, I will be the mother of a son with a college degree.
Despite the fact that I have two children in their LATE 20s, I have never had this before.
High school graduates I have. Everyone but Roo-girl (yet) has managed to squeak through high school with varying levels of success.
But college? This has never happened.
By next Monday, Z-man will have earned an A.A. degree in culinary arts, graduating after two grueling years in hell's kitchen. On the dean's list.
And I am proud.
Oh so proud.
More proud than I can express in this inadequate post.
CONGRATULATIONS to you and your dear, sweet, son!
Hard work pays... Way to set the example, Mom!
Posted by: Janet | May 18, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Congratulations! I think that is wonderful. I have one college graduate daughter. Still waiting on the son to finally graduate. And the youngest daughter has one year to go and her baby is due in a matter of weeks! I'll be a grandma for the first time.
Posted by: junebug | May 18, 2009 at 01:10 PM
Sweet!! Congrats to you and your son!! Now he can come home and cook you what he has learned!! XOXO
Posted by: Kaytabug | May 18, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Congratulations to you and your son both. What an awesome accomplishment! (Hugs)Indigo
Posted by: Indigo | May 18, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Congratulations! This is wonderful news. I hope you have a party planned!
Posted by: Daisy | May 18, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Good job, Z-Man. Good job, Mom. Mazel tov!
Posted by: lceel | May 18, 2009 at 09:44 PM
Congratulations! Even when they're all grown up, there are still milestones to celebrate!
Posted by: Ilona | May 19, 2009 at 01:27 PM
awwwww... hugs and congrats (and can I please be invited to dinner)
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