Senior Year

She's grown before our eyes. The little bright eyed girl who entered Kindergarten refusing to participate in placement tests because she "didn't feel adequately prepared" has turned into the intense yet spirited young woman who still fights her teachers to an extent with a smile that almost always allows her get away with it. In Kindergarten she wanted to be a fabric cutter at JoAnn's, a "cooker man" like Emeril Lagasse and a veterinarian whom she called "a pet doctor". At this point in her life, she is overwhelmed by just how big the world is and what her place is within it. She is considering a year off after high school to find herself. Her perseverance being what it is, we are comfortable allowing that year of exploration. She is pretty amazing and her strength the last few months has been highlighted. We are proud of her.

It's bound to be a year of further growth and life choices. Having weathered this season with one teen prior hasn't fully prepared us for this journey Lauren's way. She is as unique as she is strong.Ten minutes after school started this morning, I received a text, "so, can I leave now". It could be an interesting year.

Dad didn't want to be left out of the "fun". The resemblances between Greg and Lauren are remarkable both in spirit and appearance.