It amazes me how we went from this:
16 seems like a scary time (for mom) as he's preparing to take his driving permit test. I can't imagine having a child on the road. I'm confident he will do well but it's the others on the road that concerns me.
I so badly miss the tiny baby, the toddler and the little boy. But I enjoy the young man he is now and look forward to seeing what his future will be. He's a God loving, level-headed, smart boy who has come out of that shyness and has a lot of friends. He seems to be a good friend too, always helping them when they endure a breakup or need someone to listen to for any other reason. He has a sense of humor and is talented. I'm so thankful that God picked me to be his mother.
He still deals with migraines that sometimes makes it hard to get out of bed. He is looking forward to getting back to his seasonal job at the ski resort.
I'm not going to lie, he can often have an attitude. The teen years are remarkably hard. I do believe that if I keep pushing through, constantly reminding him of how he should behave, that we will come out of this phase alright.
Happiest Birthdays young man. Enjoy your special day. Listen to your parents as we've all been through it as well. Good luck on your driver's permit and future license.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your boy! Sixteen ! It certainty does pass in the blink of an eye. I am sure he had a great day. And believe me, I felt the same about my children driving! But once they get some practice and confidence, you will love it! Trips to the grocery for milk and bread are fun for them!
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