Well, Christopher graduated from high school on May 29, and then on June 11, left for boot camp. Yesterday I received a box with all his stuff in it: pants, shirt, book, paperwork. Thank goodness, no underwear!

Before he left, I tried to spend quality time with him. I hope he thought it was a good use of time. Then, the night before he left, I had a surprise party for him with some of his close friends. I expected him to clean up before he left and finish his projects he started, but he didn’t. I’m not too happy about that.

Now, I am trying to decide if I will go to his graduation from boot camp. It will cost quite a bit of money. Nothing is cheap, it seems.

Meaghan’s car was totalled. A guy ran a stop sign and hit her front passenger side. Insurance totalled it. He had insurance, which is good, but whenever his people have tried to call him to get his side of the story (he was ticketed, admitted to cop it was his fault), they are told he isn’t home, won’t take a message, and when she says who she is, hangs up on them. Way to go.

We found Meaghan a new car Saturday. It is a 2006 Saturn coupe. Fully loaded. It is nice. I would trade my car for it! Now, she has increased car payments. But, she has a very nice car, indeed.

Well, 2007 has now left the building. It was a good year. It was Meaghan’s last year of colorguard. I made sure to be there as much as I could. I went to every practice to watch. I went to all the local shows, all except for the overnighters. I wish I could have gone to those, too, but sometimes you can’t do all you want. Their show was one of my favorite songs, George Michael/Elton John’s Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me. I did get tired of hearing it, but it is still one of my favorite songs. Meaghan did wonderful, even with all the drama that went down. The teacher was told her wouldn’t be back next year, and in turn, he came to few rehearsals. The show was changed many, many times. Meaghan’s hip hurt her so bad, she was carried off of the floor in Dayton.

Meaghan turned 18, and two weeks later graduated. She did good. She is very responsible and is maturing. She started PJC and finished one semester and is now talking of joining the navy. I have mixed feelings about it, but feel the navy is fairly safe, compared to marines and army.

Christopher. This school year, I have been able to concentrate on him and his interests. Girls are so demanding! At games, I could look for him and find him during half time. He was section leader and did a good job. He has learned that being a leader isn’t always easy. He did well in jazz band. When I went to their concert, I ended up sitting in the front, the very front. On the way home, he said he liked having me sit there in the front. I said, but I am always at your stuff. His reply? Yea, but I could see you this time. awww! Anyways, Christopher, in November, joined the Navy. He will graduate in May and leave June 20 for boot camp. I have always known he would do the military route, so it is all good.

In August, my mother passed away. I hadn’t spoken to her in over 9 years. To some people, that would sound crazy. But, a lot of things happened over the years to lead to this. Yes, I was saddened by her passing, but I had dealt with it and grieved years ago. Now, both of my parents are gone. That is a strange feeling, indeed.

Funny, most of the things in my life involve the kids! It will be strange when they have left home. I keep thinking about that, what will life be like this year when the house is empty except for the animals? Quiet! Clean! and lonely. But, I guess it is a rite of passage all parents must go through.

Looking toward 2008, I hope the year is full of fun, health, laughs, and more proud moments.

Happy 2008!