The author reflects on the bittersweet emotions associated with milestones in their children's education, particularly graduation. Celebrating the achievements of two high school graduates and one college graduate, the author acknowledges a mix of pride and sadness. While busy with graduation festivities, they experience deeper emotions reflecting on the inevitable changes as children grow up. Key moments, such as watching a son parade with the marching band or attending end-of-season banquets, trigger feelings of loss, underscoring the fleeting nature of childhood and the continuous grieving that accompanies change.
I’ve had a lot of experience dealing with the emotions - both positive and negative - that come as kids grow up and leave the nest.
It hit me that he only had two more seasons left to enjoy this. It’s an activity with a limited lifespan, and it was already halfway over.
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