My oldest graduates high school on May 26th. His high school hosted a drive through Countdown to Graduation this evening. With everything being cancelled this year, parents are working on ways to creatively celebrate a full pandemic senior year. I held my composure and didn’t say much. The first stop along the route in front of the school was a senior yard sign. Then a goodie bag. Followed by a senior t-shirt, topped with a cupcake. It didn’t hit me until today. I’m mourning the busy-ness and frenetic planning of a Mom of a Senior while he mourns the “loss” of a typical senior year. I know we’re not alone and there are others going through so much worse, but it still stings.
“Not too bad. As long as there’s food, it’s worth it.” He chomps the cupcake in two bites.
Nerds Beget Nerds 
It is painful for kids kissing out on big lige milestones in the typical ways. My son graduated from U of Ill last year with NO pomp, just a video from the president amd a yard sign. I felt really sad for him.
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It must be be hard for both you and him at this time. At least he’s managing to be positive and enjoy the food!
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It is so hard for those who are missing big milestones. Know that he is okay and will have memories , even if they look a bit different.
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