06/16/2026
Ok, Moms here are 3 things I learned as a mom of a graduating senior.
1ď¸âŁ Time really does fly.
I know everyone says it, and honestly, I rolled my eyes a little when people told me. But one minute weâre taking her senior portraits and yearbook photo in the summer, and the next minute weâre taking cap and gown pictures and planning graduation. Senior year moves FAST.
2ď¸âŁ Start a graduation budget early.
There are so many expenses that pop up throughout the year. College deposits, prom, homecoming, senior pictures, yearbooks, graduation announcements, senior fees, graduation parties...the list keeps growing. If I could do it over again, I would set aside a little money each month starting before senior year even begins.
3ď¸âŁ Donât wait until the last minute to plan graduation celebrations.
And if decorating is not your gift, hire help if you can. đ I learned very quickly that DIY graduation party decorating is definitely not my ministry. Planning ahead will save you stress, money, and a lot of late night trips to the craft store.
To all the moms just beginning this season, soak it all in. The days feel long sometimes, but senior year is over before you know it. â¤ď¸
Senior moms, what is one thing you learned this year?