Friday, August 17, 2012

leaving on a jet plane....

I got myself into some trouble. You see, I didn't blog about Ally's 16th birthday which was on the fifth. You never know how teenagers are going to feel about things like this... you know what I mean? It's a fine line we moms of teens walk. Did I say too much? Not enough? Apparently I was supposed to blog about her on her birthday. She told me so. Oops!
It's been another big year for Ally! Last week she got her drivers license. I got to check "chauffeur" off my mommy to-do list. I had a little blue moment. Does anybody need me anymore? Then I got a message from my 22 year old that a button had fallen off of her dress. They do still need me. A little. I'll take it.

In 2 weeks Ally will begin her junior year of High School. She applied for the school's medical clinicals program and was accepted! This year she will work in a nursing home and the local hospitals and become a CNA (certified nursing assistant). Her long term goal is to earn her Doctorate in Physical Therapy. We have begun looking at colleges... the next 2 years will fly!

Today Ally left on her second annual Ohio trip to visit her little cousin Mackenzie (oh, and Aunts and Uncles too). Have a great time, Ally! I'll be here waiting for you when you get home. Oh, and Ally? It's ok to need me now & then...

5 comments:

Melissa said...

Well, if it would help any - I have a pile of mending here! [big grin]

That Ally is such a sweetie! Now we can have her chauffeur us to lunch.

prsd4tim2 said...

These are tough times for us moms, but I have to admit I didn't really miss the chauffeur part of the mom job. The worry about the teen driver thing I didn't like either though, so it was kind of a trade-off.

And if you're going into the mending business, just let me know. LOL!

Enjoy!

Sally said...

Happy Belated Birthday to Ally! Physical Therapy is a great field to get into (or so I've heard!). Our niece is currently going to school to become a physical therapist.

Maria said...

Hope you had a wonderful birthday Ally and enjoy your stay with little Mackenzie.

Todd said...

Everybody always forgets about the baby! I understand Ally!