Comments on Coming Clean: Confessions of an Imperfect Parent: Last Moment

Awww! What a precious memory you made. And you sa...

2011-02-11T00:10:53.682-05:00

Awww! What a precious memory you made. And you savored the "last" moment. Smart lady:)

Hi! A blogging friend just told me to check out yo...

2011-02-08T20:11:47.330-05:00

Hi!
A blogging friend just told me to check out your blog. I was complaining that I couldn't find anybody blogging about parenting teenagers. All I could seem to find was people blogging about young children, and I've "been there, done that". Needed some teenage parenting encouragemment.:)
Your blog hits home with me right now in my life.
So glad she told me to "visit". I will check in often.

:) What a sweet thing to do! And you'll treasu...

2011-02-08T17:35:04.242-05:00

:) What a sweet thing to do! And you'll treasure your wonderful family memories for decades to come. RE: high school - you never know. Depends a lot on the kids. One was very independent and it would have been the last time for her. Another loved having me help all the way through. :) And when I worked for schools, I learned that each year it gets harder and harder to find volunteers but they are still needed. So even if you can't do cupcakes, just being at the campus, even if you don't see them that much, can be a blessing to you, your child, and the school. AND give you even more special family memories. :) Have a blessed week and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! :)

P.S. And then, in a decade or two, there might even be grandkids along with fun activities for grandparents and grandchildren! ;)

Oh Melinda, how bittersweet that must have been. I...

2011-02-04T04:07:28.750-05:00

Oh Melinda, how bittersweet that must have been. I never thought of it that way, but you are right. So glad you enjoyed that lunch with your birthday boy :)

BTW, we had red velvet cupcakes tonight for my husband's B-day, yum :)

I love your perspective about Last! You did a gre...

2011-02-03T22:58:47.039-05:00

I love your perspective about Last! You did a great thing for your son. It will be a wonderful memory for both of you..

What a great moment, Melinda! Thank goodness for t...

2011-02-03T22:00:10.872-05:00

What a great moment, Melinda! Thank goodness for the promptings that make us turn around.

Oh, my! I never even thought about that last!

2011-02-03T13:57:01.556-05:00

Oh, my! I never even thought about that last!

I was lucky enough to bring cupcakes for my senior...

2011-02-03T12:48:50.551-05:00

I was lucky enough to bring cupcakes for my senior in highschool birthday. She had a business class that let her bring in the cupcakes. I was even invited to have a cupcake with them!

What a precious memory! And what a great way to lo...

2011-02-02T23:19:36.784-05:00

What a precious memory! And what a great way to look at this--it's the last...but what a difference it made in Micah's day!! So so so glad you went back to his classroom to eat with him!

What a sweet memory you made for both of you. No b...

2011-02-02T20:07:29.292-05:00

What a sweet memory you made for both of you. No birthday cupcakes allowed in our school. I'm thinking birthday broccoli might not have the same appeal.

Love the picture. Boys are so much easier than gi...

2011-02-02T19:59:11.494-05:00

Love the picture. Boys are so much easier than girls. By daughter just turned 11 and she would have died if I would have shown up with cupcakes!
Good for you for taking advantage to that "last". We don't always slow down to do that.

Nah, don't you worry he won't out grow you...

2011-02-02T19:15:10.472-05:00

Nah, don't you worry he won't out grow you...Ok well maybe for just a few years but he'll always appreciate you.

I drove to my college son's dorm and dropped off a Super Bowl basket filled with goodies once(he was just a Freshman at the time)...He later texted me and said I was a hit with the guys...then he included a 'thanks' and an 'I love you'

It was worth the trip!

Your a good mom and your son knows it!! Good for you for turning around!

Oh, I don't know. I taught middle school (6th-...

2011-02-02T17:53:12.976-05:00

Oh, I don't know. I taught middle school (6th-8th grade) and even in the 2nd semester of 8th grade, they kiddos loved when their parents brought treats and ate with them. Hold out hope :)

Oh, Melinda, I felt your heart-strings a-tugging! ...

2011-02-02T17:35:08.699-05:00

Oh, Melinda, I felt your heart-strings a-tugging! Yes, I did have some last times, but each stage does have it's rewards.

Loved your change of heart. :)

So glad you turned the car around! Good for you an...

2011-02-02T17:03:54.149-05:00

So glad you turned the car around! Good for you and him to always remember. :O)

Stuff like this always makes me sad. I hope you en...

2011-02-02T16:51:34.658-05:00

Stuff like this always makes me sad. I hope you enjoyed your afternoon!