I'm an emotional hot mess!!!

branflakes1980

My little boy is graduating 8th grade tonight (I know, I know, it's only 8th Grade but... I am a crier. I cried when he went from diapers to undies, a crib to a big boy bed, etc. you get the picture) That out of the way, I remember graduation ceremonies, girls typically get flowers, my question is what on earth do you give a boy at the ceremony? I'm pretty sure if I handed my son a bouquet of flowers he would look at me like I am crazy. LOL! Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks in Advance!

CJisinShape

A card with cash in it, and balloons.

CJisinShape

And seriously, its tough. Please don't make me cry!

Spnneil06

I agree, balloons and cash! And CRY CRY CRY! Nothing wrong with it!

branflakes1980

I have been crying for a day now. His teacher sent an email with "important graduation information" in it yesterday and that started a chain of tears. Haha! I went into the bathroom last night and his gown was hanging in there (to get the wrinkles out) and I cried for about 2 hours. I cried this morning when he left for his last day of 8th grade. I am a darn mess, I think I should not wear mascara and most definitely bring like 18 boxes of tissue.

_incogNEATo_

So it is a ceremony to celebrate passing the 8th grade and going to the 9th grade? They do cap and gowns now for passing the 8th grade?

branflakes1980

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

So it is a ceremony to celebrate passing the 8th grade and going to the 9th grade? They do cap and gowns now for passing the 8th grade?

Yes, but I don't think it's all that new. I had an 8th grade graduation ceremony, and that was in 1994.

Cindy4FunFit

So, how do you react to something awful?

Cindy4FunFit

(And- you're a crier at happy times so go with it)

jlahorn

branflakes1980 wrote: »

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

So it is a ceremony to celebrate passing the 8th grade and going to the 9th grade? They do cap and gowns now for passing the 8th grade?

Yes, but I don't think it's all that new. I had an 8th grade graduation ceremony, and that was in 1994.

My grade school went from grades 1-8, and then high school from grades 9-12 was a in different building in a different city, so 8th-grade graduation was a big deal (1989). I think it's different in areas that have middle schools.

brendak76

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

So it is a ceremony to celebrate passing the 8th grade and going to the 9th grade? They do cap and gowns now for passing the 8th grade?

Well, at my sons 8th grade graduation last week it was gown only. I asked where his cap was and he said they don't get caps because "they can be used as projectiles" says the principal. I laughed a lot at that. Yes, still middle schoolers. But he had an entire huge ceremony with pomp and circumstance, speeches, diplomas, and about 2000 people.

branflakes1980

jlahorn wrote: »

branflakes1980 wrote: »

_incogNEATo_ wrote: »

So it is a ceremony to celebrate passing the 8th grade and going to the 9th grade? They do cap and gowns now for passing the 8th grade?

Yes, but I don't think it's all that new. I had an 8th grade graduation ceremony, and that was in 1994.

My grade school went from grades 1-8, and then high school from grades 9-12 was a in different building in a different city, so 8th-grade graduation was a big deal (1989). I think it's different in areas that have middle schools.

My son goes to a school PreK - 8th Grade. But I went to a school that was just 6-8 and still graduated with cap and gown and it was a big deal.

branflakes1980

Cindy4FunFit wrote: »

So, how do you react to something awful?

I cry. LOL!

Cindy4FunFit

branflakes1980 wrote: »

Cindy4FunFit wrote: »

So, how do you react to something awful?

I cry. LOL!

Ok, so don't go changing. You are sensitive. That's a gift.

RavenLibra

I cry when I get boo-boo

RavenLibra

OPR.. y'know.. after S-E-X.. .because I am like.. SOOOO grateful :P

RavenLibra

kind of like witnessing a miracle

Cindy4FunFit

RavenLibra wrote: »

kind of like witnessing a miracle

Now, I'm crying.