End of an era

We got back from Tom's graduation today.  I say "We" and by that I mean my mum and I.  We left Tom to have a couple of days with friends in Swansea where he is no doubt frequenting the local watering holes and generally enjoying himself.  It was good to see him graduate today and to know that despite all the different distractions, some avoidable and some not, he has finished his formal education.  So it is really the end of an era.  I have no children being taught anything (except by life itself!)  I am not paying fees, organising collecting and delivering, worrying about academic deadlines (Well...........someone had to!!!) and generally being a supportive mum.  In theory, the job is done and they should be out standing on their own two feet.

Of course in reality it isn't quite like that. Tom is pursuing his ideas about a career at the moment but it will take some time and I don't want to go public until it has started to bear some fruit for him.  In the meantime, he continues to push his mower and use his strimmer to good effect locally.  Ben is hoping to go to university in 2009 to do a PGCE, having not been able to get a place this year.  He is determined and dedicated and I know he will succeed.  He leaves the school where he has been working as a Teaching Assistant at the end of this term with a view to moving to Brighton as soon as he can get a job.

So that's where we are.  As for me...............well, I have a quilting workshop booked for Saturday so watch this space for the new production and of course I am running in the Race for Life on Sunday at Southampton Common.  If you haven't sponsored me and intended to, the button is on the left.  Click on it and you can not only commit some money to an extremely worthy cause, you can read a few of the comments left by those who have already sponsored me.  Let's hope the weather stays dry.

Comments

[Jules]

Well, what to do now Sally - the end of an era usually means another one is beginning - interesting to see what this new era entails........on a purely selfish level I'm hoping it involves lots of quilting, trips away and of course meeting for coffee, some things will never change I guess!!!!!
You've got 2 great lads there Sally.....who have the determination to get to where they want to be in life.......what more can a parent hope for - a job very well done girlie!!!!!

[Joan]

Good luck on Sunday Sally. JoanH

[Jane Pointet]

Many congratulations all round. As I am about to hit 3 at University all at the same time and heart palpitations at the cost I can only say roll on the graduation ceremony!! Well done Sally and Tom and good luck with the career planning.

[Jules Michelle]

Sally -great to see the pics of Tom. Congratualtions to him for achieving his degree and congrats to you and Dick for bringing up two fantastic young men...always a challenge.

I look forward to seeing the fruits of your quilting and I am sure I can learn loads from you. x

[Sue E]

Many congratulations to you all, what a great achievement, and doesnt Tom look amazing. You must be so proud of both your boys, they are both such a credit to you and all the family. Well done to everyone. x

[Jane3865]

Glad you all had a nice day Sally and Tom looks very handsome in his gown.

Looking forward to seeing some of your quilting in real life soon.

Jane x x