After watching little Renee in "Doodlebug" yesterday, the timing of this is nice.

“How they grow up”
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Johnnie Ray Scroggins



I’m still in amazement as to how quickly our children grow up. As I do my radio show, I write these words that all parents think and feel. My oldest daughter just turned 20. Yes, she is no longer a teenager. It’s hard to believe, but true. When did it really hit me? Well, it was when I went outside during the party and noticed all the cars parked up and down the street from all who attended. The only difference between this party and ones in the past was that this time there were no parents present, except us of course.

I remember those parties with cake, ice cream and games. Well wait a minute, it’s still the same. We had food, cake and ice cream, only this time the game was a poker tournament. Boy, did we have a crowd. Faces I haven’t seen in years. It’s funny how many showed up when they found out there were cash prizes. Oh yeah, that gas money is a powerful tool, no doubt. It was amazing to see how all of her friends had grown. Her friend, Renee Olstead, showed up at the party and I couldn’t believe how she had grown. Her and my daughter grew up together and to see her now was a trip. We’ve seen her grow up on TV, but it’s different to see it in person. I used to emcee singing competitions when I worked at KILT radio here in Houston. Renee was a contestant many times and she was so little back then. Now she’s a big TV, film and singing star living in Hollywood and travels the world. No, I don’t feel old.

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