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Every year I say it, and every year it’s true.

I can’t believe another year has gone by! Here you are, preparing for your sophomore year in high school. This can’t be. Didn’t I just send you off on your first day of kindergarten??  Unbelievable. But here it is.

Tenth grade. Three years until graduation. Until college. Until the nest empties.  And you start building your own. It’s the beautiful cycle of life. And boy does that cycle spin quickly.

So to send you off into tenth grade, momma’s put together ten things you may not know…and might smile knowing. Remember them if you can. They’re important, baby:

1. That test you take that you studied hard for, that felt like The Most Important Thing In Your Life at the time, that came back with less than an “A” grade? It really wasn’t all that important in the grand scheme of things. Really.

2. That boy you think is really cute…and funny…and smart (the one you don’t tell mom about even if she asks you if you have a crush on anybody)? He thinks you’re really cute and funny and smart too.

3. If anyone (anyone!) tries to tell you that your dreams, your aspirations, your passions won’t make you a lot of money and therefore shouldn’t be pursued…laugh. Loudly.

4. You can’t see them, and maybe will only rarely hear them, but you have a million billion guardian angels all around you all the time. Cheering you on, lighting the way, singing your praises and removing all obstacles to get you to your goals. You’ll help them a lot in their task if you believe in and trust them.

5. It’s ok to throw out the veggies mom puts in your lunch, but only once a week.

6. You’ll be getting your driver’s license this year. I already know you know not to text and drive, not to speed, not to drive drowsy. But I’m going to remind you constantly. Humor me.

7. Anytime you see momma on the TV talking about jewelry, or clothing, or electronics or anything for that matter: She’s also wondering if you’ve eaten, if you’re ok, if she remembered to sign that one school form that was due today.

8. 8 glasses of water. 8 hours of sleep. Remember this one…especially in college.
9. Every time mom hears you laugh out loud from your room as you’re watching something funny on YouTube, she smiles and sends a thank-you to the heavens for that sound.

10. And every day when you’re waiting for the bus, I’m sitting in the front room looking through the window. And when you get on the bus, I say out loud:

“Have a great day, baby. I love you.”

Have a great year, baby. I love you. You’ll rock this one just like all the others. And I’m your #1 fan.