I spent a good part of the day with my two middle daughters and a gang of their friends. That's right--me, a minivan, six young women (aged 12 to 15) and a plan to visit one of Kathryn's chat buddies at the NC School of Math and Science.
So, what to say....lots of giggles, even more random calls to this person and that, with the phone being passed from one girl to another. A quick tour of the campus--which was more about the iceball fights and "I lost the game."--then a real look at the buildings.
I actually felt sorry for the guy "we"--mostly Kathryn--went to see. He had to deal with all these gigglers who play "The Future Game" with a deck of cards...you know the kind of game that girls play everywhere--you'll marry, how many kids you'll have. Have to say, it's a first for me....seeing it done on a 17-year-old boy.....he really was quite nice about it.
Then the long drive home, more giggles, more random phone calls--and Kathryn wonders why I won't let her get a cell phone. What's the point? To ask one more person you know what they had for lunch? This is hardly vital information which would require the immediacy of the world's latest wireless technology.
So why would I do this to myself? Well, I get brownie points for being sorta cool--by doing the trip (as an add-on to a youth temple trip to Raleigh). I realize that my girls are growing up into actual people that I like spending time with. And I get to eat at Qdoba's. So, all round a worthwhile investment of 9 hours of my time.
So, what to say....lots of giggles, even more random calls to this person and that, with the phone being passed from one girl to another. A quick tour of the campus--which was more about the iceball fights and "I lost the game."--then a real look at the buildings.
I actually felt sorry for the guy "we"--mostly Kathryn--went to see. He had to deal with all these gigglers who play "The Future Game" with a deck of cards...you know the kind of game that girls play everywhere--you'll marry, how many kids you'll have. Have to say, it's a first for me....seeing it done on a 17-year-old boy.....he really was quite nice about it.
Then the long drive home, more giggles, more random phone calls--and Kathryn wonders why I won't let her get a cell phone. What's the point? To ask one more person you know what they had for lunch? This is hardly vital information which would require the immediacy of the world's latest wireless technology.
So why would I do this to myself? Well, I get brownie points for being sorta cool--by doing the trip (as an add-on to a youth temple trip to Raleigh). I realize that my girls are growing up into actual people that I like spending time with. And I get to eat at Qdoba's. So, all round a worthwhile investment of 9 hours of my time.
This is the best, Suebee. I need to be a cool mom like you :)
ReplyDeleteBTW, when are you heading out next for Education Week? This year or next? (cross my fingers?) Maybe Sarah and/or Kathryn can come too (cross my fingers again?)