COLLEGE

It happens every three years at our house. The selection of a college where, theoretically, that daughter will attend and eventually earn a degree. The process is long, arduous and typically full of emotion.

Shae's trek has begun and the road is none to smooth. The University of Oregon is her #1 as it is well known for its excellent school of journalism and she is stubborn. In her view she wants the best of nothing. She has tried to play the "no college" card. I am just going to enjoy a gap year and figure out who I am and what I want to do with my life.

Shae takes little responsibility concerning her circumstances as she expects her parents to foot the bill for most of the expenses or at the very least figure out how to fund her continuing education. She is not happy with us at this point, because apparently we make to much moola and do not qualify for many of the student aid programs. Thank you Mr. President. At the time of this writing, we are still searching. Keep watching the blog and facebook for continuous updates.

To her credit, she does have a lot on her plate. 2010 Prom is also fast approaching and Shae has declared she will not be going this year. It is way too "high school" and she is moving on to the college experience. Unless, of course, we rent a helicopter so that she and her date can arrive in high style at the annual event. She is considering taking a class at OCC this summer to get a "jump" on things and leave high school forever.

Then she has graduation and all the pre-grad activity that entails. A dress, invitations, pictures, a place for dinner, guests and the list goes on and on. Tears, tantrums and total melt downs are becoming the norm.

Lord help us. We still have Hope.