Auditions and Try Outs!

The first week of school is in the history books and all told, it was a smooth one. This week has been a different story. This is the week of tryouts and auditions so lots of stress and anxiety for our adolescent. Also, lots of running around and guessing about pickup times for mom. I'm getting tired of the assumption that all pre teens have a cell phone. I need pick up times, people! I will admit that my resolve on the cell phone is weakening. I hope that once we get a set schedule I will feel my spine once again strengthen.

Speaking of strength, oh, to be "Philippines" in the Miss Universe pageant. Never had a problem in 22 years of existence, but is thrilled to be in Las Vegas! Either she has great perspective and realizes that the problems of a bodacious beauty queen are minimal in comparison to a 22 year old in Pakistan; or she always had someone solve her problems for her.

Here's hoping that when I see my kids hit 22 they will be able to honestly answer that question and these years of struggle will teach them how to solve their own problems and learn from these experiences. That's what my folks did for me.