8:15

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It is 8:15 am and right now my San Diego residing step-daughter is at her 8th grade promotion ceremony. 

8:15 seems a little early for a ceremony, but what do I know?

We are officially parenting a high school-er. Oh my.

But wait.

That's not the best part.

The best part is that WHEN my step-daughter gets promoted she is going to have a few surprises waiting for her.

Namely, her daddy, Hannah, Grammy and Steve (Grammy's hubby).

That's right, barely 12 hours after my husband's return from his 8 day fishing trip he was out the door again heading in a different direction.  

They flew down yesterday morning and are planning to attend the ceremony.  Then they will all go to dinner tonight and Macy will fly home with them tomorrow. 

Best part - Macy has NO IDEA.  She thinks she is coming up on Saturday. 

I so wish I was there to see it, but daddy and Hannah are I expect to hear all about it.  And hopefully I will have plenty of pictures to share too. 

So Eli and I are alone at home.  But by Wednesday night we will have full house and it will remain that way for most of the summer.

PS: Eli sure hits less when nobody is here trying to "steal" his toys!!   :)

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Molly said…
yes, 8:15 is WICKED early for that! Unless maybe they did it for parents who had to go to work. My son has his school concert at two on thursday, and it's times like those that I appreciate being home with the kids, and not having to work around a job to make all their activities.
June 8, 2010 at 8:29 AM
Anti-Supermom said…
Way too early, and you are way too young to be parenting a high schooler :)

Hope you all have a great, fun summer!
June 8, 2010 at 9:10 AM
Katie Lane said…
Hope they have fun!
June 8, 2010 at 9:18 AM
Liz Mays said…
This is sooooo exciting!!!! Surprises are the best!
June 8, 2010 at 10:27 AM
Brian Miller said…
very cool surprise...and congrats to macy! you may want to buckle in for next year...lol.
June 8, 2010 at 10:51 AM
Sara @ Domestically Challenged said…
What a great surprise! Now? I have noticed that Asher hits and yells less when E is not around too....silly boys.
Congrats to her!
June 8, 2010 at 11:49 AM
JennyMac said…
How exciting..and you dont look old enough to have a high school child so good for you and your fab genetics!
June 8, 2010 at 11:51 AM
liz said…
what a cool surprise!
June 8, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Unknown said…
That is such a a great surprise! And I will say a prayer for you while you have a teenage girl in your house ;)
June 8, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Three Js said…
Such a fun surprise for Macy...I bet Hannah is SO excited to see big sister. I'm glad they could all go!
June 8, 2010 at 12:19 PM
yonca said…
What a great surprise! Hope you all have a fun summer together.
June 8, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Bliss said…
What a wonderful surprise, it is something she will always remember...glad Eli is taking it easy on you :)
June 8, 2010 at 4:28 PM
Stacy said…
What a GREAT surprise! I'm sad you have to miss the unveiling of it!

Cute Eli. I'll bet he's loving all of his one-on-one time with YOU!
June 9, 2010 at 12:27 AM
Connie said…
What a wonderful surprise !
June 9, 2010 at 5:38 PM
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