Would someone tell me when my sons went from boys to young men? This fascinates me. When you're living it, there are days it seems like the whole world is in slow motion but lately it feels like life is just whizzing right by.
This pic was taken last June at my oldest's HS graduation. Now in just a few more months the youngest will be wearing that cap and gown. Wow! I've been thinking alot lately about the last 18 years.
Just this past weekend I decided at the last minute I'd see if my oldest wanted some company and a free dinner. ;-) I visited him at his college and watched 2 basketball games. He plays baseball at school and has a part time job with the basketball team in the winter. What I found fascinating was watching as an outsider and seeing how he interacts with other adults. Wasn't it just yesterday he was shy and clinging to me? We had a great night and he even asked me if I wanted popcorn from the concession stand, his treat. Wow, I remember all the games where they would pester me for more money, so they could buy the goodies at the concession stand. Now he's buying me a treat and I didn't even ask. Milestone.
My youngest and I have been having some great conversations and he seems to take my words of wisdom well (Ok maybe I'm the only one that thinks they are words of wisdom). I haven't even seen any eye-rolling lately. We talk over dinner and he doesn't even seem in a hurry to eat as fast as possible so that he can get back to texting, or get on the computer. Love that.
When did they go from boys to men? I know it was gradual but suddenly it feels like this all happened over night.
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