What’s something you used to believe as a kid that seems ridiculous now?
My parents used to tell me if I turned on the lights in the car while they were driving, the police would pull them over. 👀😁
Of course, that sounds ridiculous now and I’ve turned the lights on in my car while driving. Cops don’t care. My own kids have turned the lights on in the car while I’m driving, and the cops don’t care. That is in fact – a MYTH.
I’ve never been pulled over for it, and I don’t even think that’s a thing, but my parents really had me believing that when I was younger. (lol)
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Let’s talk about my youngest daughter, though!
That little spoiled girl.
When she graduated high school a few weeks ago, she had the option to either have a graduation party, or go see two Latin singers she absolutely loves (Romeo Santos and Prince Royce) in concert – out in Chicago.
She picked the concert in Chicago.
When we came back to Minnesota, she saw that all her friends were having graduation parties, so she made a comment about it and I felt like she really did want one. We talked about it, and while I refused to spend hundreds on a big party because she already made her choice, I was more than willing to have a graduation (get-together) for her with just a few of her close friends.
She was more than happy with that idea, so I’ve been running around like a chicken with my head cut off – planning that and getting everything together for it.
That was today.
I got off work, went and grabbed a few pizzas for her and her friends, went to pick up one of her friends because she’s on the route I take home, and the rest of my daughter’s friends had their parents drop them off. One of them drove herself.
We got the cake, the decorations, plates, chips, dip, pop, napkins, etc. yesterday, so that was all ready for today because I refused to rush around after work.
My daughter was excited about it, and even though she had a choice and picked the concert, I didn’t want her to feel left out of a graduation party, or at least something fun with her friends, so I caved!
I told them they could have the entire living room, dining room and kitchen to themselves and do whatever. (Watch movies, play games, play PS5, and so on) – and I wouldn’t bother them.
I promised my little dude we’d take our pizza into his room and watch movies, just him and I. He loved that idea, and that’s what we did. 😊 I invited my older son to join us, but he was on his PS5 in his own room.
Here’s one thing I learned a long time ago. (Years ago actually)…….
When teenage girls get together – they are crazy, wild and loud. They laugh a little too loud. They have no filters and say the craziest things. They scream and joke around a little too loudly. They make a hell of a lot of noise, and they are all hyper and goofy, so I didn’t expect anything other than that today, and that’s exactly what I got. 😂
They blasted the music, and I smiled and giggled a bit as I listened to them all singing different songs together.
Yes, they were so loud, but I didn’t mind.
I know my daughter had the best time and I’m so happy I was able to do this for her.
I wanted to take so many cute photos, but I also just wanted to leave her and her friends alone, so my little dude and I – stayed in his room watching movies and we let the girls have their fun.
My kitchen is a mess from cake and pizza.
The girls are now just relaxing in the living room – as I write this.
I hope and think that they are finally calming down from the hyper day they’ve had, and all the fun.
I’m so grateful she has some great friends in her life.
One of her friends was dropped off by the parents, and they came inside for a bit to chat.
I was more than grateful when the mom suggested I let her husband fix my car because it needs a lot of work, the brakes and rotors done and a few other things, and I haven’t been able to find a mechanic who I actually trust and who actually knows what they’re doing. So, I’ll take my car over there one day and allow him to fix it all if he can.
The little get-together for my daughter was a success.
The girls are still enjoying this.
The night is coming to an end, and I will be driving two of the girls home, probably coming back and enjoying a glass of wine in silence, and getting to bed early – as I work in the morning.
I have nothing else going on tonight, and I hope all of you have a beautiful one.
Love you.
😊Shel😊