I’m so proud of you.
Mama Alice has tears in her eyes.
I still can’t believe our baby
is college-bound next year.
Where did the time go!
Wow!I say, trying to keep the dread I feel
at bay.
That’s—wow.
What’s wrong, Junie?
Mom says.
Nothing, I say, forcing a smile onto my face.
I just think I’m in shock.
Well, that makes sense,
Mom continues,but you worked hard for this.
I know there are still some other schools
you’ll apply for
but this is a HUGE WIN!
Thanks,
I say.Uh, I need to shower.
Let this all sink in.
Of course, honey.
You look beat,
Mama Alice says.
Oh! Before you go, some other boxes
came for you too. They’re by the front door,
Mom adds.Christmas surprises, for me and Mama
I assume? I didn’t look too hard at them.
Oh, yeah. Thanks.
I gather up the boxes
and head to my room.
