Lessons Learned

Shiloh, wake up for school we have to go

What do you want for breakfast?

After you eat, make sure you have your clothes and shoes for practice

Alright, let’s go

Shiloh, what day is your homework due?

And don’t forget to pack your lunch for tomorrow!

What time do you need to be at the game tonight?

Alright, let’s go

Shiloh, did you start that project yet?

Those grades better be sharp or that phone is mine!

I’m tired of always telling you the same thing everyday

Come on, let’s go

Shiloh, I can’t believe you’re starting college!

Have you arranged your class schedule yet?

Make sure you have everything you need!

Alright, let’s go

Mom, I don’t feel good at all

I slept through my first class today

Do you think he’ll let me turn it in late?

Alright, I’ll talk to you later

Mom, how am I supposed to get all this work done?

Coach got on me hard today for forgetting my practice clothes

Don’t worry I won’t be out too late

Alright, I’ll talk to you later

Mom, if I don’t do good on this exam, I’ll fail the class

All of this is just becoming too much

But don’t worry I’ll work it out

I’ll talk to you later

Mom, college has taught me so much

I have to start taking things a lot more serious

No more “I didn’t know”

No more “oops, I forgot”

I’m in a different position

Can’t do things the way I’m used to

Alright, I’ll talk to you later