Jordan..He gets his looks from his mom, of course!!
All,
Mr. Hollich was that teacher you speak of ... way up in the tower. Still sporting that crush, too? 
that's it. Hollister, or Hollich or something like that. You probably never even knew about that, because once I saw you with Jeremy, I gave up -- figured I didn't have a chance. Still worshipped you from afar, just never really did anything about it.
Then Ingrid Dreiss came along, but Neil snatched her up pretty quickly, so it was the same thing all over again. 
Except I'm pretty sure that Ingrid actually knew how I felt.
P.S. From the pictures you've posted on here, I think you still look great! 
I ment no disrespect to his Dad. I think having such a wonderful Dad just adds to his fortune in life. We can all use as much support as possible in life. I wish him all the best.
Sara
Sorry Sara. I didn't take it as disrespect. I can't remember exactly how Jim said it but he told me that my posts have a little bit of tension in them. But I can't help it I get very defensive over Jordan. That kid and I have been through everything together straight from the beginning.
Meredith and Bob,
My mom was 19 when I was born, so I understand the other side of what you are talking about.
As for me, I am the exact opposite, since I am also your age, and we have a 4 month old. I will be at retirement age by the time she goes off to college! Of course, I won't be able to retire, since college will cost $200,000 per year by then, but I'll be old enough to retire...
P.S. Meredith, I was reading the "#1 crush thread" and it reminded me of you. The first time I saw you was in that class on the third floor -- I can't remember the name of the class, but the teacher was the guy who did the drama stuff. Anyway, you were in my class, and I was smitten immediately. Then, that Friday I saw you again -- when I met up with Jeremy Beddard for town privileges -- yep, the hot new girl was already dating one of my best friends. Oh well...
blah blah blah math, yada yada yada statistics. Otherwise, very similar to Jim.
Meredith,
I ment no disrespect to his Dad. I think having such a wonderful Dad just adds to his fortune in life. We can all use as much support as possible in life. I wish him all the best.
Sara
Thanks Sara. What a nice compliment. I will admit he does look like Jim a bit. It would be ridiculous to deny it. But the boy is like 6ft tall so it's not ALL "Banyas". I can't help but get a little defensive on this subject, because he has a wonderful Dad that would do absolutely anything for him and it sort of takes away from that. It's a dificult thing to explain so.....
Meredith,
First let me say what a cute boy(I mean young man) but he is definitly Banyas. You did a great job of raising him from what I read and you must be really proud. Congratulations on what looks to me like an up and coming asset to our society. I hope he is doing well in his studies as I'm sure he will with your support.
Sara
Multi-variable? ODEs/PDEs? Advanced Integration techniques? Just wondering. If he is interested in engineering, he will be taking quite a few calculus courses. The fun is only beginning.
The grip you speak of ... He is holding on as well, I'm sure.
Yes Jim you are correct. He will always be MY baby. I can't help it. We have a special bond and I'm sure it's just because it was the two uf us in the beginning but I am loosening my grip on him very very very very slowly. 
!! He loves college and strangely enough he has an A in Calculus. GO figure!
Yeah ... Math can seem like another language, but without it, we would lose all the conveniences on which our society prides itself 
. It is my job to wield it as I do on a daily basis ... among other things ... to improve productivity across the US. Sounds a little sappy, but it's true.
And Meredith ... he will always be your baby 
read when you described your job.... kdjkdieklmeijfiejfmkcmvndf;ewuhtoiehtker jkdjrie jeou jjujumiki Math. I will tell Ernie you said hi, he is doing well, married with a three year old son who is soooo cute, I will have to post a few pics soon from last weekend.
That's my baby! I miss him so much. I can't believe he has been gone for 2 months already. But I have seen him about 50x so I don't know if you can really call that "being gone".
Linda,
Just having a little fun ... , to lighten the tone. There is another side to this tread of sharing, but will digress at this point. Since you asked ... I am living in State College and working for a small impact company as a mathematics consultant. I help people with making important decisions in the weather/agricultural communities -- build equations and help apply the proper use of our modeling products. Different kind of work. Family has ballooned to 5 over the past few years ... 2 girls and a son. So, looks like you got hitched to a Milt after all and live near MHS. Your kids probably have all the skinny on the Milt. If you get the chance, tell Ernie I said, "Hi." I do hope that he is doing well. So ... hope this little "snippet" meets your level of expectation around here at "The Milt".
And Meredith, if it wasn't for those protruding ears his helmet may have popped off on the field... very dangerous.
you only out yourself to take credit for Jordan's good looks. What's up Jim? Where are you living now? and working.
He doesn't have my ears... that's for sure.
Meredith ... You are a looker, but we know where he really gets his good looks. Ahem.
Well I understand completely. It is especially hard for me to let go of him. Not just because he was my first but because my adult life started with him. In the beginning it was just Jordan and I. I got pregnant right out of school. There was no "ME" time, just "me and him" time. Considering that you and I are the same age and your son is 18 you know exactly where I am coming from.
Meredith
I agree with you Meredith my son will be 18 on the 24th and I can tell you the time has gone by so quickly I can remember coaching him in pee-wee football like it was yesterday, now he is driving and planning college. You know how you probably joke with them on how you can't wait until they are old enough to move out but honestly I don't know if I want him to, my son is such a big part of my life we are like best friends as well as father and son.
Honestly he is a very cute boy! 
Well first he's off to Union University in Jackson Tenn, he got an engineering scholarship, then he needs to get a good job and get established. Then we can talk!!
Meedith
I have a 15 year old beautiful, smart and good daughter that will available in 10 years. Can we hold of any marriage arrangements till then?
Honestly he is a very cute boy!
best things in life. They cost nothing, but show true feelings for others. The more "HUGGS" the better. It makes you a healthier person to hug and be hugged. No one should ever not show their feelings in many ways. We are only here on earth for a short time and I express love to all I love.
unc
I can't speak from total experience (I've only had my step-daughters for 2 years)However, I was there the day one started college and the other middle school (also the shaving and "other" conversations) and it was an eerie feeling. 
The oldest drives and comes and goes, but she always has time for dinner with us and Family Game Night (and actually plans Major Family Gatherings with our extended family). Best of all, she brings her college buddies home with her (which makes me so proud that she's not embarrased by us). 
So all in all, just as the other phases of life, it's scary, but rewarding. We're now trying to have another child, so maybe I can experience first word, first tooth, first step etc... Wish us luck!
I'm right there with you sister. It sucks!! It doesn't even make me feel old. It just makes me feel left out. There are so many things in his life that I won't know anything about and it's killing me. I have a great relationship with my kids. I thank God for that. I have faith in them. So maybe it won't be as bad as I think.
Meredith
This building is the old Post Office in Olive Hill, Tn it is about 10 minutes from Savannah, Tn where I live. You can see to the left of Jordan's hip there is a little slot that actually looks like it was cut out by hand. The building is probably 50 ft long. Someone had tried to put storm windows in it at one time. We thought it was the perfectly place to take pictures. You know it's country but not REDNECK! Big difference. The cool thing about it though is that there is another building next to it that the roof has caved in a little bit on the front porch and it used to be a coffin maker. I mean this is a little town in the middle of nowhere. Someone told me a story about it while we there. Years ago there were still some leftover coffins in it and the kids would go in there on Halloween and get them out and play with them and set up scary things. I just thought it was interesting.
Meredith
My daughter is will be turning 16 in June...oh goodness the time has flown by. To show what type of "sap" I am, I went to see "College Road Trip", the movie with Martin Lawrence and Ravone Simone (spelling), well I started to cry, because I was envisioning my daughter... She is getting college "stuff" in the mail, and my heart is breaking...my baby is going to be gone soon....ugh!!!
I know terrible, but man I wish I could just stop time, or at least slow it down...I still remember the first day of pre-school!
That is a great picture. I'm curious about the building - where was it taken?
Don't make me CRY!!!
I cannot believe she will be in highschool next year....I may have to start hugging her...we are not that huggy at our house, but I might start doing it....I know she will look at me like I have two heads but that is okay.
Meredith you'll appreciate this one!
My son turned 17 on Sunday. I got home from work yesterday and apparently I hugged him longer than usual.......so he follows me to the coat closet where I am hanging up my rain coat and he says to me "mom, are you alright?". I said "ya bud, why?" He said, "not that I'm complaining, but you hugged me for a really long time, but I'm really not complaining, I just want to know if you are alright?" I said, "Ya Jordan, I'm okay, but, soon I won't be able to get one of those every day, so I may take more time getting them from you now". He said, "Alright, that's cool".
Andy you are talking about Humanities class I think. I can see his face (the teacher) but don't remember his name. I don't know about "the hot new girl" But as far as "her" now she has had 4 kids and gained weight and not so "hot" anymore. But very HAPPY!