Class of 2022 Senior Parents Challenge - Days 7 & 8

Last fall, lots of parents did the "Class of 2022 Senior Parents" challenge. I was nominated and like many was busy, ignored, said I'll do it later, couldn't pick photos, was in denial, etc. Well, now I wish I'd done it. So to those who nominated me or shared their kids photos with me, thanks. I'll take my turn and cram the ten days into 5 so I'm done before graduation. And I'll spare everyone the nominations because well, everyone's already done it. Cheers to all you parents of seniors doing this emotional time with me! Here goes...

This is Days 7 & 8 of 10 day “Class of 2022 Senior Parents” challenge. I will select an image from a day in the life of being a parent of a senior and post it without explanation. That’s 10 days, 10 photos 0 explanations.

 

October 1, 2021 (Pierce's birthday)

February 17, 2018

Class of 2022 Senior Parents Challenge - Days 5 & 6

Last fall, lots of parents did the "Class of 2022 Senior Parents" challenge. I was nominated and like many was busy, ignored, said I'll do it later, couldn't pick photos, was in denial, etc. Well, now I wish I'd done it. So to those who nominated me or shared their kids photos with me, thanks. I'll take my turn and cram the ten days into 5 so I'm done before graduation. And I'll spare everyone the nominations because well, everyone's already done it. Cheers to all you parents of seniors doing this emotional time with me! Here goes...

This is Days 5 & 6 of 10 day “Class of 2022 Senior Parents” challenge. I will select an image from a day in the life of being a parent of a senior and post it without explanation. That’s 10 days, 10 photos 0 explanations.

 

October 2, 2021

November 3, 2013

First Day. Last Day

My how the time has flown.
First Day of Kindergarten - August 20, 2009
Last Day of Senior Year - May 24, 2022

Max is ready for his next chapter. I'm going to embrace it with some tears! Love this kid so much!!

• Montessori Children's Garden (pre-K)
• Van Allen Elementary (K)
• Buford Garner Elementary (1-6)
• North Central Junior High School (7-8)
• Liberty High School (9-12)

(Plus a little mom fun decorating our senior boys' cars today!)

#classof2022 #senior2022

August 20, 2009
First Day of Kindergarten
Van Allen Elementary

May 24, 2022
Last Day of High School
Liberty High School

Mom's doing a little decorating

Class of 2022 Senior Parents Challenge - Days 3 & 4

Last fall, lots of parents did the "Class of 2022 Senior Parents" challenge. I was nominated and like many was busy, ignored, said I'll do it later, couldn't pick photos, was in denial, etc. Well, now I wish I'd done it. So to those who nominated me or shared their kids photos with me, thanks. I'll take my turn and cram the 10 days into 5 so I'm done before graduation And I'll spare everyone the nominations because well, everyone's already done it. Hugs to all you parents of seniors doing this emotional time with me! Here goes...

This is Days 3 & 4 of 10 day “Class of 2022 Senior Parents” challenge. I will select an image from a day in the life of being a parent of a senior and post it without explanation. That’s 10 days, 10 photos 0 explanations.

#classof2022 #senior2022

April 4, 2010
Easter

October 10, 2014
Hawkeye Homecoming

Class of 2022 Senior Parents Challenge - Days 1 & 2

Last fall, lots of parents did the "Class of 2022 Senior Parents" challenge. I was nominated and like many was busy, ignored, said I'll do it later, couldn't pick photos, was in denial, etc. Well, now I wish I'd done it. So to those who nominated me or shared their kids photos with me, thanks. I'll take my turn and cram the 10 days into 5 so I'm done before graduation And I'll spare everyone the nominations because well, everyone's already done it. Hugs to all you parents of seniors doing this emotional time with me! Here goes...

This is Days 1 & 2 of 10 day “Class of 2022 Senior Parents” challenge. I will select an image from a day in the life of being a parent of a senior and post it without explanation. That’s 10 days, 10 photos 0 explanations.

#classof2022 #senior2022

April 16, 2006
OJ in a cordial glass

December 6, 2015
On our way back from the Big Ten Championship

December 5, 2015
Big Ten Championship

One week of school

One more week of K-12 school for Max. Five school days. one more Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I used to tell him that in anticipation of the summer fun and eventually the fall school year starting. An entirely new meaning this year. My heart continues to go between swelling out of excitement and pride to sadness. Presume that's going to continue for a few weeks. Maybe months! Thinking of all you parents going through the same during this season. So many ups and downs for kids and parents as we reach this milestone and new chapters soon begin. May we all find patience and grace as we love, grow, struggle, soar and find our way. 

July 13, 2008

November 3, 2021

Senior Photos Blog and Link

So incredibly thankful for Katie's work (KS Photography) capturing our family photos and Max's senior photos.

https://ksphotographybiz.zenfolio.com/blog/2022/5/liberty-high-school-senior-portraits-ia-senior-max?fbclid=IwAR1-qx1_0ukZQpw2VgcEIMv3IyhqwH766zKiFvqxN-UNAgpyryGEDhl8vJQ

Senior Sundays

Senior Sundays are coming to an abrupt end. Tears are going in the opposite direction. #seniorsunday2022

Mom, can you bring me.....

Less than 3 weeks of high school left and he still on (rare) occasion needs me to bring him something. Let me be honest, once he moves out, he can ask me more than rarely!

Senior moments

This "my kid really is a senior" idea is starting to take hold.
Last day of school photos
Senior pictures
Homecoming

Football season done

College applications

FAFSA

Cap and gown bought

Enjoying the ride with you, Max, even if I am a bit teary sometimes.

Max Beckman - Liberty Lightning Football Player Profiles

Another moment making this how senior thing real....

2021 LIBERTY LIGHTNING FOOTBALL PLAYER PROFILES

SENIOR CLASS OF 2022

MAX BECKMAN #75
Offensive Lineman, Defensive Lineman

FAMILY: Kristin, Mitch, Graham, and Pierce DOGS: Ryah & Sully
FUTURE PLANS: College
ACTIVITIES: Football, Basketball, LHS Difference Makers, National Honor Society, Houses into Homes (volunteer), Wilson’s Farm (work)

A FEW FAVORITES…
LHS CLASS: Biology
SONG: “Homegrown” by Zac Brown Band
FOOD: steak
SUNDAE TOPPING: brownies
PIZZA TOPPING: mushroom
WHAT WOULD YOU BRING TO A BBQ? brisket

Senior Night is October 15, 2021

Good night

 The boys all had good, albeit boring they tell me, first days back at school. All were happy and ready to return today. It felt good to all of us to have a normal start. There may be lots of masks and some things that are very different but friends and learning can still be the same.

One of my highlights if not my highlight of the return is that last night while I was working with Traci and Jana on some items for football season, Max came up to me, told me he was going to bed, let me hug him, kiss his check and say I love you. He returned the I love you. That is a start of senior year happy moment. Thanks, kid.  This year is going to be hard, those moments will make it harder and happier.