This is the post in which I shamelessly steal from am inspired by Bossy. Because I couldn't say it better than this:
BLINK
I've got to include this picture, because if you know MVP at all, you know there'd be a picture like this:
And I have to give a shout out to this girl, who's been MVP's friend since forever and is going to Harvard--way to go Rebel Girl!
In more stealing from being inspired by one of Bossy's posts I have to acknowledge Social Butterfly, who promoted from 8th grade today. I'd love to show you her glowing, sunny face. Unfortunately, she didn't feel well to start the day, barely made it through the ceremony, and collapsed immediately following the ceremony with a raging fever. Grown-up Girl sat out the high school graduation ceremony to ensure SB didn't spontaneously combust.
Yes, this was about as happy as she ever looked today.
In other news, I have a houseful of family houseguests, most of whom don't know about the blog (for some reason I'd like to keep it that way) so I have to visit my lovah on the sly (in today's case, after midnight), so I'll catch up with everyone soon.
I'll leave you with this because apparently I've become a kleptomaniac.
Where's Waldo Bossy's Graduate Jenn's Graduate?
I have a feeling this will happen to me too. He's 5 going on 15. Why does time go so fast when you have kids? congrats to everyone on their graduations!
Posted by: Melanie | June 17, 2008 at 04:29 AM
I found MVP...to I get a prize?
Love the pics...the BLINK is great!
Sorry to hear SB is sick....she will remember this day...by the fact that she was sick.
Enjoy the chaos of family.
Posted by: Suzanne | June 17, 2008 at 07:31 AM
My mom has a picture of me in my cap and gown for HS graduation right beside my baby sister in her cap and gown for kindergarten graduation.
Most times I fear the blink, sometimes, I pray for it.
Congratulations to both your graduates - enjoy your guests.
Posted by: Manic Mommy | June 17, 2008 at 07:47 AM
I think your grad is right in the middle! My goodness, your son and daughter look exactly like you, and speaking as a New Yorker, if I had to describe a typical California family, I would be able to use you!
Posted by: gary | June 17, 2008 at 08:05 AM
That nasty ol' blink...I'm NOT ready! (but aren't you just so PROUD???)
Posted by: susan | June 17, 2008 at 08:10 AM
8th grade? WOW! She looks much more mature than the 8th graders I remember :-)
Posted by: Janet | June 17, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Oh wow, congratulations to them both.
We don't really celebrate school things in the same way here. Feels weird to me.
Posted by: Reluctant Blogger | June 17, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Oh, I fear the blink. It's all happening so fast.
Love the pics of MVP surrounded by the girls.
Glad you are taking time to just enjoy being the proud mom!
Posted by: Karen | June 17, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Love the BLINK! And yeah, it feels like that, even now. I could easily find MVP, and I'm sorry to hear that SB is under the weaather. No fun to go through the day feeling like spontaneously combusting, and very sweet of GuP to stay with her.
That was a lot for Monday happenings!
Posted by: kcinnova | June 17, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Mom, grad, palm trees. I fear our photos look fairly different in Minnesota. Mom, grad, giant piles of new snow that sometimes fall in May.
Congratulations!
Posted by: standing still | June 17, 2008 at 08:58 AM
love the pictures- i'm so gonna steal the BLINK idea soon so don't feel bad. :)
Your family looks like a bunch of american eagle models. :)
Congrats to all the grads and those movin' on up! Yesterday officially lerft my old a Freshman in HS. Gulp. Ready or not...here i go.
Posted by: gina | June 17, 2008 at 09:43 AM
great post. stollen... uh... i mean inspired or not. lol i just left a comment on Bossy's page saying that my son is graduating from pre-k next wednesday. (lol) and i can't imagine him graduating from HS... i'm not sure where the last 4 3/4 yrs went... i'm affraid to blink too often. time sure does fly, except when you are in the check out line at the grocery and your 2.5 yr old has to pee... REALLY BAD, and it is only you and your three kids.
congratulations on your grad!! :) great pics of you and him!! i also enjoyed all the other pics too... i hope your daughter SB starts to feel better.
hugs!!
Posted by: jenn | June 17, 2008 at 09:48 AM
Damn, but those blinks sneak up on you don't they?? I got blindsided by one just yesterday with my 10-year-old...swear to God it was just yesterday he was a round, roly-poly kind of baby...and now...holy moly!!
Yeah...I'm thinking I picked MVP out too...hard to miss that hair!! I hope that SB is feeling better soon...and, no...she doesn't look like you at all, does she?! Great pictures...love the palm trees in the background...gotta love So. Cal!!!
Congratulations to you all!!!
Posted by: debbie | June 17, 2008 at 10:05 AM
Hehe a ladies' man eh?
I second the American Eagle model comment. :P
Posted by: Memarie Lane | June 17, 2008 at 10:39 AM
Blink, indeed. Congratulations to MVP and Get Well Soon to SB.
Posted by: Smalltown Mom | June 17, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Congrats to the grad, where does time go? What a good-lookin' fam you have there!
Posted by: Ann | June 17, 2008 at 01:53 PM
Oh man, what a southern california surfer looking hearthtrob. He is going to break some hearts in Colorado, although having lived in Colorado for 5 years, it seems half the state is somehow from California anymore.
KEEP BELIEVING
Posted by: Angie | June 17, 2008 at 02:02 PM
Blink, indeed.
Great pictures. Sorry SB wasn't feeling so great. Hope she's better now.
Congratulations to both of them!
Posted by: Jennifer H | June 17, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Ooh ooh I found him!
Still can't believe how glam you look in the 'baby' photo - wow!
SB looks fab too - even if she was off colour.
The next blink...the wedding!
Posted by: hen | June 17, 2008 at 03:13 PM
What a handsome young man! And I meant that in an admiring mother sort of way and not in a cougar sort of way.
I hope Social Butterfly feels better soon.
Posted by: Jen on the Edge | June 17, 2008 at 04:54 PM
You and Bossy had a great Show and Tell Ms. Jenn. This weekend you'll be gifted the class hamster. :)
Posted by: Just Jamie | June 17, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Hip hip hurray! What an exciting time! So, surviving the teen years IS possible, eh?
Posted by: CC | June 17, 2008 at 07:03 PM
"Most times I fear the blink, sometimes, I pray for it." This describes me to a tee. I've had several prayers today, actually, because I am expecting a houseful of guests this weekend and the house - and my aching back - aren't ready for it. So I'm cracking the whip.
Congrats to your graduate, MVP! What a powerful moment, huh? Does he know its all downhill from here? LOL
Posted by: phd in yogurtry;n | June 17, 2008 at 07:38 PM
i see him. even if i was distracted thinking of bossy. your children and gorgeous.
Posted by: kate | June 17, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Congrats! Great pictures! :)
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | June 17, 2008 at 07:51 PM
The blink, it's so real. Good job raising such obviously smart & delightful children (even SB, who went through with grace, bless her heart).
Congratulations again :)
Posted by: stephanie (bad mom) | June 17, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Bossy's got all the quality stuff over at her place - I steal from her regularly.
Posted by: MamaMo | June 17, 2008 at 10:15 PM
holy what? THAT'S an 8th grader? Oh Mama...do you grease your porch to keep the admirers off?
Posted by: Jozet | June 17, 2008 at 11:19 PM
Congrats to MVP and Social Butterfly!!! Poor SB. I'm sorry she was feeling lousy for her special day. She sure looks fantastic in spite of it!
Posted by: Tootsie Farklepants | June 18, 2008 at 02:35 AM
What a week you're having! I hope Social Butterfly is feeling better. Congrats on all the wonderful milestones.
Too funny on sneaking off to your lovah! :)
Posted by: JCK | June 18, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Congratulations to the graduate!
Posted by: Mary Alice | June 18, 2008 at 09:11 AM
My My don't you grow them beautiful and all gorgeous-like in California. Have you heard the country song, "Just cleaning my gun?" I think you might need to steal that one when the boys come calling for SB....
Posted by: The Girl Next Door | June 18, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Yay for graduations!
What's MVP got lined up for the future?
Posted by: Stacie | June 18, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Congrats to your MVP!! Poor SB, she looks miserable. Hope she is feeling better now.
Posted by: Julie | June 18, 2008 at 08:04 PM
congratulations! it must be hard to get your head around the fact that you blinked and MVP graduated from high school. crazy how that works. wishing him lots of happiness!
Posted by: myra | June 18, 2008 at 10:20 PM
By far the worst picture I have ever taken.
Thanks a bunch Mom
Posted by: Social Butterfly | July 20, 2008 at 11:01 PM