Neighbor Rachel graduates from high school tomorrow. Rachel’s family has been intertwined with ours for decades now, and like every other parental type this time of year, I’m wondering doggone it, how did those kids grow up so fast??!!
Rachel will always have a special place in our hearts, a primary reason being that she was the first child our first child ever babysat. She was in and out of our house those many occasions, usually making us laugh.
When Rachel was about 5, she and Jessica were discussing our dog Fred’s strange coloration and the white furry stripe down his front.
“My Dad has a black furry stripe down his front,” shared Rachel, one of the many things she shared — and probably shouldn’t have — that became a priceless, humorous memory.
Rachel grew up fast, and polite, talented and beautiful as well. That she grew up beautiful is NOT a surprise … her parents make Ken and Barbie look a bit homely. And the politeness and talent — I’m sure our firstborn, who babysat Rachel for many years, is hugely responsible for that (just kidding – salute Michelle and Rick!)
Like so many other things, I wish Tommy could be here to see this milestone in the lives of friends and family. But, his appropriately dressed honey bears are involved in this sweet event.
Congratulations Rachel and family!
