This Is Going to Be a Multipart Story That Gradually Unfolds into Something Bigger and Darker as It Continues. I Hope You Will Stick Around for the Whole Story.
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The hubby and I are constantly on the go since the kiddos have become teenagers. As both of our kids are currently working on getting their driver's license. However, in the meantime, there is always somewhere for them to be, after-school activities, going to the mall with their friends, or whatever else teenagers have going on.
If they were not out with friends, they were at our place, crashing and hanging out by the swimming pool. We didn't really care because they are the only ones that actually had time to use it. Besides, at least we knew where they were and that they were not getting into any trouble.
School had just let out for the summer! Can't believe my son was a senior and my daughter was going to be a sophomore! I don't know where all the years went, but I blinked, and here we are in our late thirties. I know, I know, that's not old, but in "family years," it's an eternity.
My son asked if he could have a "ring in the summer" pool party. I reluctantly agreed but told him to keep it under ten friends for him and ten for this sister. I told him to make sure that she is included, or I will shut this party down immediately!
After giving my son and my daughter their lectures and setting the ground rules, I told them to have fun! They were good kids who were never in any trouble, and I knew all of their friends and parents of their friends.
As the barbecue started to get closer, I was getting a bit nervous. Having all of these kids, who are just about adults, was a little overwhelming. I shared my concerns with my husband, and he told me to just relax and assured me not to worry; it will be fun. He joked that I would probably enjoy all of the male eye candy. I gave him a playful poke in his ribs, warning him not to get any ideas because the females are likely to be underage. He had a look of disappointment on his face as if that never entered his mind. Then, of course, it's always the wife or mom with the buzzkill!