hallelujah! one more year to go

almost the end of another school year. this year was a big one. junior year. so much promise, so much stress, a real roller coaster ride. and no i am not talking about this from my daughter's perspective. having already been through this once i thought i knew how to handle all the ups and downs and challenges of maneuvering through this maze of tough classes, SAT, ACT, AP, etc. last time though there was no ADHD in the mix.

it's a challenge adding that on top of this load of already stressful items. there is a lot to keep organized: assignments which become more challenging, registration for test dates, college visits, college follow-ups. in addition there are the friendship issues, boyfriend issues (yuk), teacher issues (not everyone with a degree has experience in this special field, but more on that another time) and of course the eternal "i am old enough to do what i want" teen issues.

while i am glad for summer's calmness, there is always too much time on her hands and that we have found isn't the best for anyone involved. summer job apps are in; now we just need the economy to help out by actually offering her one.

more often than not i catch myself saying "only one more year to go". i know i will be sad to not have my sweet girl here 24/7, but i will also be glad to breathe a little easier knowing i did all that i could to prepare her for that next stage and not have the everyday stress of all the "issues" 24/7 too.