Allow me to tangent away from the growing babe inside me, to my daughter, my first- born, who today is graduating from high school.
The last 12 years have gone by in a flash. I remember fondly the pigtails and missing teeth, and less so, the stress over take-home projects that seemed to have no point.
Throughout the years I heard recitations of competitive speeches, Shakespeare soliloquies and French poems. I saw reincarnations of famous explorers and dignitaries and even had Cleopatra for breakfast! Our traveling music transitioned from Barney, to the Spice Girls, Backstreet Boys has ended up with rappers who go by initials only??
I may not remember well all the specifics, but I will not forget, that my daughter met each challenge with a smile, humour and the utmost of poise. She is a solid friend, excellent student and exceptional sister.
Today, I am a proud mother and I will cheer like no other when my daughter walks across the stage to receive her diploma.
Today, my beautiful blue-eyed girl has earned her wings - I know she will soar.
Congratulations Acacia and all others who are graduating this year!
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