Shellyville Continues

I didn't ask?

Hello my sunny pals,

I didn't ask my family to come to my graduation. I didn't send out notices or make a big deal about it. Now, I kind of wish I would have. I think it is a big deal to be the only member of my family to have a Master's. I am the only one out of ten to finish a 4 year college. I wish my parents were here to help me celebrate.

I am trying to get Jackson to agree to come see me graduate. He hates crowds and has no interest in it. Still, I want more than anything to have my kids come.

I want my kids to see me walk. I couldn't have done it without them. They don't realize how they inspired me and pushed me to do my best. When all of us would sit around the table with our homework spread out and we would chat about how much "work" we had to do. I remember they would tell me I could do it. They pushed in their sweet and loving ways. I am still in shock about how much has changed.

Some day I want to watch my kids graduate. I want to know that feeling that in my sweet and loving way I pushed them too.

I have very strong views on parenting. I am not as flexible or as understanding in this area. I need to adjust some of my thinking so that I can allow other points of view. Still, I know for me what kind of parent I need to be and what kind of direction I want to push my kids.

UP UP UP!

Love,
Michelle