I went the other day to my daughters sixth grade graduation. I don't remember having a graduation ceremony after every single grade but I go with it.
The teachers look nothing like they did when I was in school. I can see how some would be an easy distraction for the boys in the class. They are young and gorgeous or I am getting old and ugly.
I smiled the entire time looking at the same kids I had seen every year grow. They didn't look like the chunky little kids they looked like in elementary school. The were all in that tall and lanky awkward stage now. All the girls looking down while they walked and the boys were all swishing their hair over to the side. I got so tickled at the trends.
As the ceremony went on I started to see my school class. I could point out the jocks, the band geeks, the flirts and the girls who are so beautiful that no one will ever notice them. I started to think to myself smiling, there is me; the girl with the pale skin and dark hair. A girl that looked just like me cutting up with her circle of friends instead of listening and I saw Lisa there too. (One of my best friends from high school). I started to see all of my friends. I saw the shy people that no one ever talked to. I saw the overweight kid that was thinking they will look past my weight if I make them laugh. I saw the outcast kids. They dressed different and wore dark eyeliner to make a statement. I saw the kids you worry about. I saw the girls that try to grow up too fast.
Funny how after 7 graduations (yeah there is one for kindergarten too) I am just now seeing us. Maybe its the tall, lanky stage that is throwing me off.
It was great to see all my classmates again even if it was all in my imagination. I remember when we were all the same, starting to become ourselves and then splitting into our little groups. Sad we didn't stay sixth graders forever.
Next time you go to your child's graduation look for me, I'm still there.
Here's a little ditty for the graduates "Another Brick in the Wall". You may thank me for the jam...Until then
Keep Rockin
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