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Another Thing to Worry About

© Carrie Webbenhurst

As we near the end of school, we are finding out that the boys might not be in the same English class next year. And, they might not be in the same math class. Golly, here I was all worried about them all of a sudden being in the same classes and now they might not. See, there is always something to worry about. Just when we were getting used to the idea (the boys included) of them being together, now they might not be.

Well it just opens up more worries for me. Now I'm worried about how they might feel being in different classes. As it turns out, neither one of them tested high enough for the honors English class. But, they are both on a "waiting recommendation list" for the class. So, we won't know until fall if they will be in that class.

Then they both took a math test to see what level math class they will be in next year. Logan tested at 78% or so and will be in Pre-Algebra 2. Alec tested at 92% and will now take another math test to see if he will be in Algebra. Now I'm worried that Alec will test high enough and zoom past Logan in math. Logan assures me that he is happy where he is. Alec, of course, really wants to be in Algebra next year.

Then I have to worry about if Alec does get into Algebra, what will he do in 8th grade. Logan will be in Algebra in 8th grade--easy. If Alec does Algebra in 7th grade, then 8th grade he would be in Geometry. Right now the only Geometry class is at the high school.

I know I shouldn't worry about all these things. I know deep in my heart that everything will turn out however it's supposed to. I know that God has a plan for each of my boys and that their paths will be different from each other. I just can't help worrying that one of them will end up being jealous of the other. I know that each of my boys will be very successful as adults and I shouldn't worry; but I'm a mom and that's my job.

I know for a fact that Steve's mom has and does worry about her children. I know that my mother worries about me and my brother. I think Steve and I were destined to be worriers and we really had no choice in the matter. What I am really wondering is: when will the worrying end? Hmmmm, both our mothers still worry--so I guess I'm in it for the long haul.

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