One can not deny that UT is a party school! Where the graduates at Matthew's sat at attention and seemed to be more respectful. Jonathan's, had beach balls, a constant rumble of talking from the floor and mortarboards decorated in many various designs.
Highlights include the disco dancing drag queen and the Chancellor of the School of Communication announcing one recipient was getting a BJ in Journalism degree. My sister said it best when she quipped "bet that sucked"
After, we all met at Carmela's Italiano Ristorante, where Sue had reserved a private room. The kids all joked on one side and my dad, step mom, sister, Marty, his mother and I joked on the other. Gil entertained William and Landen and Sue just sat there quietly kinda separated from all that was going on.
Part of me wishes Sue and I could have been better co-parent mom's, but sadly, that never happened. I'm currently struggling to find the right words to thank her for her hospitality. She covered the expenses of the dinner, which I brought 10 family members and that makes me uncomfortable.
I had a custom card made for Jonathan and I also wrote him this letter.
Dearest Jonathan,
Society labels us with titles based on specific criteria. I myself have many titles and the
one I am most proud to hold, is the title of being your step-mom.
I have struggled to find just the right words to express how much you
mean to me. What I can say… You have
brightened my life with memories and dreams and as each year passes they get
better it seems. You’re
compassionate, quirky and funny as all h—l, but mostly, my life would not be
complete without you in it.
I’m so very thankful that your father chose me to be a part of his life and both your mom and dad for
bringing you into this world.
Without them there would be no you and without you, I’d have missed out on
one of the greatest gifts ever.
If I can pass on anything, it is that you stay true to yourself, be good
to yourself, be good to others and when in doubt, wait!
Jonathan, you are the true definition of a son to me and no one can ever
take that title away.
I love you.
Mom
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