He has graduated!

What a weekend. Graduation was amazing. I can't express the pride I feel when I saw him walk across the stage to get his diploma. I didn't cry but I was beaming. My son is the best - I know all mom's say that - but I have to say that he did well. He has gotten accepted to college and he has hopes and desired to do the best there. I couldn't ask for a better kid.

He attended project graduation last night and had a blast. He has been sleeping all day exhausted!!!

What I have learned this year - be a great listener, encourage your child especially when they are getting bombared with college request and forms to fill out. Be there when test time comes. Dont pressure but be there - believe me they will ask when they need help. Also, just giving them a snack when studying means the world. Let them be who they want to be even when you would like them to be something else (afros are ok)! Sometimes a hug will mean more to them then they let on.

When it comes to the college acceptance process - be aggressive in getting information, go on college visits even if you have to drive. Let your kid pick where they want to go - just because you didn't get accepted somewhere, doesnt mean they wont get accepted - also dont pressure them into going to the college you went to - just because you were a Longhorn doesnt mean they want to be one too. Make sure to fill out your finanical aid forms on time and keep a bulletin board on all the DROP DEAD DATES and make sure you double check when things are due. Ask questions -all the time even when you are 99% sure your right.

Above all else - help your child enjoy their senior year - there will be highs and lows but on graduation day - nothing matters but the smile on their face.

Graduation is not the end but the beginning of a new chapter!

Graduation day tomorrow!!!!!

The big day is almost here - I have never been prouder of my son! I will post pics tomorrow. Can't wait!!

Blue & Gold - yes Pace Colors

I changed the page to reflect the Blue and the Gold from Pace. Also wanted to note that I recieved my first graduation letter from the high school - the event is so close!!! Graduation is June 5th - EARLY IN THE MORNING!!!

We are very excited about this - Nick just has to get through 5 more weeks and do well which he is.

I can't believe my little boy has grown up - its scary. Moms - enjoy your kids because in a blink of an eye they will be grown and off to college....

Pace it is

All the forms are in and now we wait. Orientation is in July!

Only 6 weeks left in the school year - I really can't believe its almost done!

Pace bound - NYC we came we saw we conquered!

We went to Pace for preview weekend in NYC. We had a blast! Pace is an incredible school with a great staff and awesome students. We learned alot about the school and I got to show Nick the area. Springtime in NYC is one of the best times to bet there. The weather was awesome!

Nick got to attend a full 2 hour class and it turned out to be a junior class - Intro to Marketing and he got to particpate. The thing at Pace we bothed liked was the small size classes - no more than 25 max per class - that is unheard of! Also the internships are amazing - being in NYC there are more interships to apply for especially in what Nick wants to study.

So now - Nick makes his decision this week!

Haven't posted in 3 months! yikes

Lots has happened the biggest is that he got accepted to Pace University in NYC!!!! We are headed up there so he can check it ou and see if he likes it. In addition he got a scholarship and a grant for the tuition which believes me is highly needed!!!!

He didn't get accepted to FAU which is a bummer but it didn't get him down. So now the decision is his and its due on May 1st! along with all the deposits - can I please hit lotto!

He did pass his chemistry so thats another thing out of the way. Now its on to making sure he finishes strong and keeps up the good work.

I am so proud of Nick! I totally cried when he got the scholarship letter and acceptance!

Finals are over

Finals are over and I am happy to say - he passed everything and the tension level is gone! He did well in all of his classes. The new semester will now include Chemistry. I am going to buy him Chemistry for Dummies as Nick does not do well in science and I am no help as that was my worst subject in high school.

College scholarships are in as well and now its my turn to figure out how the federal aid works. When I filled out my paper work it was simple, get my parents taxes and fill in the blanks, now with the age of the Internet everything is get a pin, fill this out, wait for emails, and fill more out. I am hoping he will qualify for something - heck even 100 bucks would be great!

We are also getting ready to help teach karate again which is actually a good thing. He gets to teach the kiddos and train at the same time. As much as he says he gets frustrated when the kids don't behave - part of him really likes it when he teaches! Also this month we will be helping with the LoneStar Naska Open. Nick won't be competing but I will be.

Until next time!