Proud mama or stalker?

This is my question of the day..before I had kids I swore I was going to be a cool parent, one my kids could be proud of, the kind of parent that all my kid's friends would go to because I was just that cool! Well today, I crossed the line between being cool and well, just plan embarrassing!!!
Today was Lena's first parade marching with her color guard. Lena was so excited! So we loaded up the van and found a good place on the sidewalk and waited. As I waited for her I watched the other kids and could feel my eyes swell, they all looked so young and excited to be there! Finally it was Lena's turn and as she marched by me this feeling of pride and excitement overwhelmed me and it became my duty to get this on camera. But, they were so fast! Before I knew it after only 3 shots she had marched away!! I kind of blacked out at this point when I came to I was running down the street with my phone snapping picture after picture of my girl. At this point I truly stopped in my tracks and asked myself, "what the hell am I doing??!!". I very calmly got off the street and joined the crowd completely mortified by my behavior. When did I become this kind of parent?! So bottom line, I am a proud mother who stalks and I have the pictures to prove it!!

Hugs and Raspberries,
L


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Hey, It's my Birthday!

Do you remember when you were a kid and you would count down to the big event? Your birthday was the one day a year which was Your Day! I have carried that tradition to my own kids and spend months planning out their special days make sure they feel really special on that day. But what I noticed is once I entered adulthood, there is this preconceived notion that birthdays just aren't important anymore. It's almost a little embarrassing to share with coworkers and outsiders that you are excited for your day. I know for some its the issue of getting older. But honestly, I HATED childhood and couldn't wait to be a grown up!! I wear my 39 years with pride! As an adult I can go where I want to, do what I want to, and be who I want to be. Today I give myself a hug and say ...Lisa you are pretty damn awesome so let's celebrate cuz it's my birthday!!!

Hugs and Raspberries!

L


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