Do you ever just want to pull your hair out during the holidays? During December we always have work, Christmas shopping, wrapping, baking, family and holiday parties, and the start of basketball. Oh, and don't even get me started on the expense of it all! I really try not to go overboard. I also make the kids do something charitable whether it is Toys for Tots, a Secret Santa family etc. They save some of their allowance during the year. Then we all go together to pick up the items needed and deliver to said party.
This year I have been determined to enjoy the holiday season and try not to stress! So far so good but it is only a week into the month . . I am very excited because:
1. My Xmas shopping is almost done!
2. My presents are half wrapped all ready!
3. We have some fun family functions planned!
4. Everyone has stayed sane - so far!
** The only downside (or goodside? - I can't tell from him) is Caden and his girlfriend are no longer together. He said they are better as friends. I think that is a good choice for a 15 year old. :)
So if by some chance you don't hear from me after the New Year - feel free to check in. I could be getting treated for exhaustion or maybe I will see you there . . . Happy Holidays!!!
Showing posts with label girlfriends. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The day has come . . .
. . . Caden has a girlfriend!
To the mother's out there I am sure, at some time or another, you have had the same feelings I am experiencing right now. Ever since my firstborn came into this world I have often thought of the day when the wonderful woman in his life (me!) would be replaced by another wonderful girl in his life. NO this is not an announcement of marriage - LOL but since he is turning 15 in a week - I knew the times would be a changing on the home front!
I started having continual discussions, at an early age with Caden, on how to treat girls when the time came that he might start to like them. I would usually get the eye roll, a sigh and an "ewwww Mom". If Dustin was home he would chime in with his Dad insights. Dad's thoughts are always a good thing but I wanted to make sure Caden heard the discussion from a woman's point of view.
When he started 7th grade two years ago, I took a deep breath and came to terms with the fact that the interest in girls would raise a level. I kept having the discussions with him and this time the reactions were different. He would mention a girl he thought was cute but then it would be a different girl a few weeks later. He would tell me that the girls were just friends and he promised me that he would tell me if things were ever to change.
Things changed last week! Caden told me, with a laugh, he had a girlfriend. Since I had prepared myself for this day to come my reaction was not only with happiness for him but I had a proud moment for myself because he had actually came to me and confided that to me - even before he told his dad! He was a little hesitant though to answer the questions we asked him - what was her name? what did she look like? Does he have classes with her? etc. He knew he would probably get some teasing from his dad. We pretty much received the standard one word answers that usually come from 14 year old boys.
Of course, the discussions will still go on as he gets older. I am sure more girls will go in and out of his life as he deals with this next chapter in his life. As always, I will try to deal with my ever roller coaster of motherly emotions but I will forever be there for him if needs me.
Now, I just have to meet her :)
To the mother's out there I am sure, at some time or another, you have had the same feelings I am experiencing right now. Ever since my firstborn came into this world I have often thought of the day when the wonderful woman in his life (me!) would be replaced by another wonderful girl in his life. NO this is not an announcement of marriage - LOL but since he is turning 15 in a week - I knew the times would be a changing on the home front!
I started having continual discussions, at an early age with Caden, on how to treat girls when the time came that he might start to like them. I would usually get the eye roll, a sigh and an "ewwww Mom". If Dustin was home he would chime in with his Dad insights. Dad's thoughts are always a good thing but I wanted to make sure Caden heard the discussion from a woman's point of view.
When he started 7th grade two years ago, I took a deep breath and came to terms with the fact that the interest in girls would raise a level. I kept having the discussions with him and this time the reactions were different. He would mention a girl he thought was cute but then it would be a different girl a few weeks later. He would tell me that the girls were just friends and he promised me that he would tell me if things were ever to change.
Things changed last week! Caden told me, with a laugh, he had a girlfriend. Since I had prepared myself for this day to come my reaction was not only with happiness for him but I had a proud moment for myself because he had actually came to me and confided that to me - even before he told his dad! He was a little hesitant though to answer the questions we asked him - what was her name? what did she look like? Does he have classes with her? etc. He knew he would probably get some teasing from his dad. We pretty much received the standard one word answers that usually come from 14 year old boys.
Of course, the discussions will still go on as he gets older. I am sure more girls will go in and out of his life as he deals with this next chapter in his life. As always, I will try to deal with my ever roller coaster of motherly emotions but I will forever be there for him if needs me.
Now, I just have to meet her :)
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