Parent Teacher Conference

Each year, in the looming days of winter I or Eric would attend parent teacher conferences.  It's a nice chance to get some one on one time with his teachers and just see how this boy of mine is doing.  He always went with us so I can't say it was truly one on one.  He has a love/hate relationship with the meeting.  It's a nice break though- especially when his grades are the least of our worries.  '

Some times waiting our turn could be a chance to just be goofy and do a selfie.  You have to do it quickly because you can't be caught having fun with your mom.  This picture was early on in the evening.  Spirits were still pretty high and stomachs were full. 

However, as the night wore on, Ashton became, let's say..... less enthused.  Less enthused about meetings, selfies and being on school grounds when he should be home having fun. 

Now my boy is about to turn 15 and is a freshmen in high school.  This is the first time in our school "career" that we totally ignored parent teacher conference night.  The deal was if you have at least a C or above in each class that we would skip it.  He accomplished that goal. 

It makes me sad.  I'm proud of how far we've come-- this boy and I.  I'm a little sad that it happened so quick.  I'm thankful for our goofy nights and the selfies I insisted on taking.  I don't know if we'll go to the next parent teacher conference. 

I hope so..... just one last time..... 

Until Next time.