Dana's Magic and Mayhem: Bad News for a Good Reason

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Bad News for a Good Reason

I have news. I won't be going to the Lori Foster Reader & Author Get-Together in 2017.

Yeah, I know. I hate that I have to miss it, but I promise you it's for a very good reason. You see, R, aka Eldest Son, graduates from high school the first day of the Get-Together.

He knows what college he wants to get into, and we think he's got a shot. He got a 1360 on his SAT's on his first try, and he's thinking of taking them again to see if he can do better. I don't know if I should encourage him or give him the "Are you fucking KIDDING ME?!?" look.

As a writer, I'm sorry I'm going to miss getting to see all of my friends, fellow authors and fans. As a parent, however...

"I got one to semi-adulthood without killing him or bailing him out of jail!"

P.S.: I have every intention of going in 2018, so save me a spot!

5 comments:

Shadowfox13 said...: Congrats!; August 23, 2016 at 11:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Congratulations to all!
Let him take the SATs again -- but steer him away from trying to cram for them -- that never works. Good luck to him getting into the school of his choice.; August 24, 2016 at 1:45 AM
Fran K said...: I have no idea whether that number is good for SATs or bad, but I know how proud I was when my youngest graduated from university, so congratulations all round. I hope he gets his college of choice.; August 24, 2016 at 3:57 AM
Unknown said...: This is awesome!!! I know how very proud you are of him. Congrats to him for being so industrious and eager to excel. Again, big congrats!!!; August 24, 2016 at 6:32 AM
Mayhem from Michigan said...: We'll miss you! Family first and congrats on doing that Mommy thing right!!! Smart son #1 graduating and going to college! Stephanie and I will have to terrorize in your name!; August 24, 2016 at 9:17 AM

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