‘Tis the season for all things graduation. We have attended multiple graduation parties for the children of our friends. They have been lovely. They have also made me feel like a total failure as a parent.
Why, you ask? Because we didn’t do shit for Josie’s graduation. Granted, Josie is usually pretty low-key in areas of celebration, but I feel bad we didn’t do a damn thing to celebrate her. It makes me sad, even though she couldn’t care less. Well, now that I think about it, we did get her a cake the day of graduation, and like three of her friends met us at the local coffee shop to eat it. Again, low key and I don’t really consider it a “party.”
Hell, we didn’t even send out graduation announcements. It completely slipped my mind. In my defense, I thought the school would send something out about ordering them, like in my youth. That did not happen. Fucking Shutterfly. So, I totally blanked on it. It was not until one of my besties in Oklahoma called me and asked if she was getting an announcement that I even thought about it. For the record, my sweet friend sent her some cash even though I had dropped the ball.
To make me feel even worse, the two grad parties that we attended were so nice. The first one was a Cajun theme since their daughter is going to Louisiana State University. Homemade gumbo, jambalaya, and even beignets were on the menu. It totally rocked. This is how you do a graduation party!
The second party was equally nice with a catered taco bar and lots of good wine. I do love to day drink with my bestie. I also got to see all her family, which I love dearly. It was such a good time. Plus, there was a Costco cake. My favorite! Why didn’t I do any of this!? I blame menopause. It has sucked my will to live, let alone plan a big shindig.
One of the best parts of these two parties was seeing all the kids’ friends. Friends are everything at that age. To see them all laughing and having fun is a total joy.
All this has got me thinking ahead to Josie’s college graduation. Surely with two years to prepare I can do it up for that. Maybe I can even talk my mom and bonus dad into letting me use their house since they live in the city where Josie goes to school. Just a thought. I’m sure Mom will be thrilled to hear this idea.
I really want to do something special to celebrate her. She is working so hard and doing an awesome job. We are all so very proud of her, and I feel that needs to be honored.
Alas, I do have two years to work on it. So, we’ll see.
Graduations are a big deal. They are such milestones for both kids and parents. I’m sorry I dropped the ball in high school, but at least there is college to look forward to!
Angela Traver
What is this blog about? Well, it's a general blog, but it is also a very specific blog. If you get that reference, you get a gold star! I have been a public relations professional and writer of press releases for more than 20 years—primarily in the booze biz. I decided to do some writing for fun and embrace the humor that gets me through most days. Hopefully it will make you chuckle—or at least smile. I’m a certified crazy magnet, and more than a little nutty myself, so buckle up. Also, I have two vices—profanity and red wine/whiskey. You’ve been warned. It should also be noted, that I’m a HUGE Bob & Sheri fan. I’ve been a listener for more than 20 years. This opportunity is a dream come true and it may have made me cry. That being said, I cry at everything. If you are into booze, dogs, food and/or knitting, hit me up on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (although I’m terrible at Twitter and it scares me) @kyspiritsgal. You can also find all my previous blog posts at www.kyspiritsgal.com.
