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Date of Birth
I was born a little more than a week early weigning in at 6lbs 2 oz. I am the second and youngest child in my family. My mom had an uncomplicated birth. -
First Two Years
My first two years of life were pretty normal. I passed developmental milestones like sitting up, crawling walking and talking within the "normal" range. I was of normal weight and height. I've been told that I was very attached to my mom, sometimes to the point that I would cry in front of the bathroom door when she was in there! I was also a good sleeper. -
The Play Years
I started preschool when I was three years old. I enjoyed playing with my dolls and my kitchen set as well as my brothers hot wheels. I had a few friends that I liked to play with. We liked to play tag and on our swingsets. I started ballet lessons when I was four years old. I started reading around the age of four with help from my brotherwho would come home from school and read with me. I really enjoyed reading. I was still of normal height and weight. -
The School Years
I started kindergarten in the Fall of 1978. For the first two weeks, I would cry every single day because i didn't want to go. After that, I liked going to school. I was a good student. I remember when I was in first grade that I was reading at a second grade level. I had many friends that I liked to play with. We would play many things like with our dolls and play games. I also was still taking dance lessons. I was still of normal height and weight. -
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Adolescence
My teenage years were pretty "normal". I had many friends and was no longer playing with dolls and was more interested in clothes, make-up and boys. I was a good student and adjusted to junior high school pretty well. I was a junior in high school when I turned 16 and got my driver's license and my parents bought me a car, I also had a part-time job at the mall. With my new found freedom, I was more rebellious. I wasn't the party girl, but my grades suffered a little because of this. -
Emerging Adulthood
I got my drivers license!!!!! My parents bought me my first car, a 1978 Oldmobile Cutlass. -
Emerging Adulthood
I turned 18 and I thought I knew it all. I went to HFCC for accounting and then switched majors to business. I was not a good student because I didn't take the time to study because I was always hanging out with my friends. I also had a part-time job. I still lived at home with my parents. At that time, I felt it was more important to be with my friends (a lot who were not in school) than it was to study hard and get good grades. -
Adulthood
Started my first full-time job. -
Adulthood
Decided to quit school without earning my degree. I had a good job and was making good money. -
Adulthood
Married my husband! -
Adulthood
I found out I was pregnant with my daughter! -
Adulthood
Gave birth to my first child. Chose to become a stay at home mother. Cherished and enjoyed every minute of being a parent! Don't necesarily love the 3 am feedings. -
Adulthood
Gave birth to my second child. I love having two children. I still don't love 3 am feedings! -
Adulthood
Went back to work part-time. This is the first time I've had a job since having my children. I have a great relationship with my husband and children. -
Adulthood
My daughter started kindergarten. I am sad that she is in school. I am glad it is only for a half day. -
Adulthood
Because of her academic ability, my daughter is given the opportunity to be promoted into first grade. My husband and I had a nuge decision to make regarding her future. We ultimately decide for her to be moved into the first grade. She adjusted well, I missed her terribly since she was gone all day. -
Adulthood
I take my first class in 12 years. I really enjoy being back in school and get my first 4.0. -
Adulthood
My son starts kindergarten. I am sad because he is gone, but it is only for a half day. -
Late Adulthood
I will celebrate my 50th wedding anninversary with my husband! -
Death
I have lived a good life, now, surrounded by family, I pass at the age of 94.
