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Monday, May 4, 2009

Following Dreams

This was Kaylyn on her way to her first portfolio review.  I told her I wanted a Mary Tyler Moore shot.  Obviously, she didn't know what that was because she didn't know what to do with the hat(yeah, just made me feel old).  Anyway, it is official she will be attending the University of the Arts in Philadelphia( U ARTS) this Fall.  She will be majoring in Art and hoping to slip in some voice or drama classes in as electives.
Ian has gone back and forth with majoring in fire science or music.  After so many visits with his sister and an audition---he was clear he also wanted to go to U Arts and major in Music.
My husband and I are so proud of our children and thrilled they are following their dreams.  I am also relieved that they will be together.  It does make the thought of it a little easier and I feel more focused.  I still couldn't imagine orientations at two different schools and what if they were in two different directions on the same day---you know a lot of what ifs---so, this seems simpler and it just feels right.

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I used to work at U of Arts back in the day. It is a great school. I wish I would have taken advantage of taking classes while I was there. Good luck to your children, I'm sure they will love it there.

kana said...

congrats for both of your children! I hope they will love their school and you don't miss them too much.

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Oh Geralyn, this was just a beautiful post.
So heartfelt.
I love the "Mary Tyler Moore" photo...it should be framed!
I know you are so busy right now with all the excitement of the kids graduating and your new job...
don't forget to breathe girl.
everything vintage

Unknown said...

Crack me up with the MTM analogy. That would be my kids too -- I guess we are just a little bit older than we like to think;) Congrats on your childrens educational decisions. My youngest graduates from HS this month and is lined up with her college choice as well. Enjoy:)

Linda said...

Great photos and congratulations! It's always a blessing when our children (or anyone) pursues their dreams! I wish them and you, all the best. :)

Pam @ Frippery said...

Oh Geralyn, How wonderful. I too would be happy that they will be together. So much easier on their mother's heart. Plus when you visit you will get to see them both. Such talented children, you should be very proud. Hugs, Pam

Debby said...

WOW!!! This is such a wonderful post. Congrats to you for having such beautiful children and congrats to both of them. Snicker about the Mary Tyler Moore thing..hehehe...
Debby

sew revived said...

Toss the hat in the air and twirl around! I remember and thanks for the flashback. Good luck to both of them!

Anonymous said...

Love the "Mary Tyler Moore" photo. I remember I used to love that show. It's good to feel good about what your kids are doing.
Charlotte

april o. said...

congrats! i love the mtm reference! :-) have a wonderful week.