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ONE GRATEFUL GIRL
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​ Patty Kimerer 

​Swim Mom. Wife.
Communicator. Columnist.
Blogger. Lover of laughter, friends, family, America,
God, fitness,
21 Pilots, and coffee...
​ but not in that order

So It's Senior Night, Big Deal

1/23/2018

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GRATEFUL GIRL'S THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
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The thing about having an only child is, everything. As in, everything is a big deal.

The first time he rides the bus to school. Or sleeps over a friend's house. Or gets a vaccine. Or has lines in the school play...

Or makes the high honor roll. Or goes to Homecoming. Or breaks a bone. Or qualifies for Zones....or Sectionals...or Districts... or STATE in swimming.

Then there are the lasts; those are biggies, too.

The last day of kindergarten. The last Christmas play. The last Spring Concert. The last yearbook photo.

THE LAST HIGH SCHOOL HOME MEET. #seniornightisherealready

It must be hard to be an only child, in a way. I mean, sure, you don't have to split your Pop-Tarts or your laptop or your room with anyone. You get all the legroom in the back of the car. And then, when you're old enough, you get, you know, a car. You don't have to share any of the spotlight...gulp. Ever.

Ooh, but that means there's a constant spotlight on you. Hmm. Maybe it can get a little hot under that spotlight 24/7, 365? #onlykidproblems

So yes, parents of only children tend to laser focus on them; for better or for worse. But we mean well. And our eyes aren't so much prying into your personal space as they are brimming over with pride and joy and oh-so-much love.

So, if we want to save all the cards you've ever written or pictures you've ever drawn or Kleenex into which you have ever sneezed; cut us some slack.

It's just that, to us, there's no bigger deal than you, capisce? #loveyoukyle 

SEE MT 11:25 R. Alleluia, alleluia. Blessed are you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth; you have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom.  Gospel Mk 3:31-35 The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, "Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you." But he said to them in reply, "Who are my mother and my brothers?" And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother." 
13 Comments
Gina
1/23/2018 01:13:46 pm

Used Kleenex??? REALLY????
#thismomhasitbad

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PK
1/24/2018 10:23:50 am

A joke...

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2/20/2018 06:15:39 am

I can’t believe you fall for that joke, Gina! Anyway, a mother will always be a mother. I admire Patty’s way of showing her love to her son. I have three kids. One of them just finished her degree but I still show her my love just like when she’s still young. There was an instance when I asked her if she ever felt awkward because of me. She said that she will never get tired of my love. That is the sweetest statement I’ve ever heard from her!

Gina
1/23/2018 01:17:58 pm

But seriously: Enjoy the night; the swim meet; the rest of the season; the rest of the year and all of the 'special events' that come with it! Kyle has become the young man that he is because of you & Kerry! Hugs!

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pk
1/24/2018 10:24:08 am

<3

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Lisa
1/23/2018 08:32:35 pm

OMG that was great. What a beautiful family! Enjoy these days they go so quick! Just remember they will never forget what u have done, and will always return for u to cook & do laundry! LOL😘

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PK
1/24/2018 10:49:18 am

Thanks for the kindness, Lisa; and the wisdom, as well!

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Shell
1/23/2018 08:57:08 pm

So very proud of him. Love you both 😘

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PK
1/24/2018 10:51:26 am

We love you right back; thanks so much to you and Ally for being there for us; love you so!

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Arleen
1/24/2018 07:31:48 am

I get it.....

You and Kerry have raised a great young man.


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Jen
1/24/2018 08:23:10 am

Teary eyed reading this and looking at the beautiful pictures<3
Our hearts are so full for these kiddos, you've much to be proud of!!

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PK
1/24/2018 10:53:31 am

You are such an amazing person; Mom, teacher, friend. Love you so very much!!!

PK
1/24/2018 10:53:02 am

Anything good I did, I learned from you and Pop!

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