Friday, August 15, 2008

A Rite of Passage

My little Sylvia's growing up. Today, at orientation for her new middle school, she said to me for the first time, "Mom, you're embarrassing me!" (Apparently, I can't kiss her at the new middle school.)

They grow up so fast!!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

The trick is to kiss them before they reach a public place. In that way they can still stand tall, and you can still maintain a piece of their childhood. It's a win-win situation.
Laura

Shiona said...

I remember my mom kissing me in the cafeteria in high school. I was beyond embarrassed. Laura's comment is right on. Then again I never was the mushy type myself until J came around.

FreedomFirst said...

Hehe. That is too funny. I'm sure my boys will do it even sooner.

Jen said...

They do, they do, they do! She's doing her job perfectly, though. ;-)

Snuggles will still happen at home.

Mama Smurf said...

oh no...it's coming...

Tara R. said...

I can't tell you how empowering it was for me to hear that phrase for the first time. Please, use your new powers for good. :)

(I have something for you over at my place.)

Mozi Esme said...

You made it all the way to middle school before that one?! You are doing VERY well!