Mommyblogs usually detail the exploits and antics of little kids, and that's fine, but very few bloggers talk about their teenager and the cute, funny, sweet, etc. things they do.
So I wanted to tell you some of the reasons why I love hanging out with my son.
We were going to school this morning and he looked up at the big fat moon in the trees and said "I wish I had my camera. That's the perfect shot."
We went out last night to see Christmas lights, and picked up Chinese food and brought it home - a rare treat. How many teenaged boys like to drive around with Mom and see Christmas lights?
Every night, Lola gets in her little doggie bed in Michael's room, and he covers her up with her little yellow blanket and kisses her goodnight like he's tucking in a baby. Never has a dog been so loved.
When Mother calls him to make her a drink he always does it. In fact, he rarely refuses to do anything she asks, and when he does there's some pressing reason. He takes good care of his Granny.
Despite being VERY excited that I got his car registration fixed up yesterday and the car is now drivable, insured, and registered, he didn't go nuts when he got home yesterday. We sent him to Home Depot to get some keys made and he came right home. He is excited, but he's not running around like a chicken with no head.
When we see the Salvation Army man with the bucket, Michael always wants to put money in, and we do that. He knows what it's like to be homeless and hungry and he always tries to help.
Michael has babysat a couple of times for a friend of mine who has a little boy adopted from Russia, Alex. Michael likes Alex. The last time he sat with Alex he came home laughing and said "He wore me OUT!" Then he proceeded to tell us how cute and smart Alex is. Mike talks to him like a person, but he can also play with Alex. He has an innate sweetness and patience with younger kids that is rare and beautiful.
I get frustrated with Mike at times - what teen is perfect?! - but I feel SO very blessed to be his mama.
