Sailing into Senior Year!

Where do I start!?! My baby boy (I know Parker and Makenna will make fun of me for this)! I have immensely enjoyed our time together at The Village. It has afforded me so many opportunities to watch you grow. To say I am proud is an understatement. You have rocked this whole school thing remaining at the top of your class while taking college level classes and devoting countless hours to baseball. This makes my heart swell with pride. You are to be admired for your kind heart and loving spirit. You love big and aren't afraid to show it. Thank you for always visiting me after your second period class. This simple gesture means more to me than you will ever know. It starts my day off right and gives me a chance to catch a glimpse of my grinning Griff! As the school year comes to an end, these are my hopes for you this summer. Explore new places to create new memories, but know that home will always be waiting for your return. Create new friendships because there is always room in your heart to grow, but don't forget the people who have helped shaped you into the person you are today. Never let fear keep you from persuing your dreams, you are stronger than any worry. With these hopes, I also give you these promises. I promise to always be your biggest cheerleader and loudest fan in the stands. Cheering you on is one of my favorite things to do. I promise to support you as you walk your own path in life, but I hope you will let my love for you be the light to guide you. As you sail into your senior year, let the wind take you to horizons you have never seen and adventures you have never explored. I am forever proud of you! Let's rock this last year together. Cheers matey!

Life is good!

My guy! Where has the time gone?  It is so hard to believe that you are already a junior in high school. I feel like the years are flying by, and I am just trying to hold on for the ride. I am so beyond proud of you. You have accomplished so much in high school already. You are at the top of your class and rank in the top 3%. I am proud of you for taking the most challenging classes while still enjoying a social life and playing baseball. You are setting yourself up for success and the opportunity to choose from a variety of amazing colleges. Who knows where you will end up, but I know it will be right where you are supposed to be.

You have made some amazing friends along the way, which have led me to some really amazing friendships as well. Continue to foster these relationships. Friends are what make the world go round. Live life to the fullest and with no regrets. Try new things, live without fear, open the door for others, dance in the rain, make tik toks, and live the best version of you.

Baseball is quickly approaching. I cannot wait to sit in the stands and cheer for you. I have always been and always will be your biggest fan. I will be there to scream and root for you when you make an amazing play and encourage you when things don't quite go your way. Don't ever be too hard on yourself. Always try your hardest and give your all, and that is all anyone can ever ask of you. 

I am going to soak up all the time we have left together at the Village! Thank you for coming by every day to greet me with your smile. It is the best part of my day. Thank you for including me in all of your life's events. I love preparing for homecoming, helping you and your friends make hard decisions, and experiencing high school with you. Thank you for our late night talks each night before you head to bed. I cherish them. I am one lucky girl!

I leave you with this. Never settle. Always strive to be better today than you were yesterday. Keep an open mind even when it seems challenging. Believe in yourself, you are your biggest champion. You are strong even when you feel weak, brave even when you feel scared, and more confident than your biggest doubt. Open your heart up to love and be loved. Life and relationships will not always be easy, but they will always be worth it. 

You are smart, you are kind, you are worthy, you are important, and you are so loved!

Hugs!

Mom