Last week, I took my oldest to the oral surgeon. We found out at his last general visit his wisdom teeth not only needed to be removed but they also shifted some things, so braces, albeit temporary, will be forth coming. To say at 17 he wasn't pleased is an understatement, but he is rolling with the punches, something he's kind of always been good at.
For a long time, it was him and I before Mike came into the picture. He was set up with many a great grandparent, grandparent, or sitter while I went off to work and school. He was always great about it. He never made strange with people and he could probably still sleep wherever his head may fall. He took it all in stride, much like how he currently lives his life.
As we are navigating this current inconvenience on his life, as well as his last years of high school, I am constantly reminded, he is no longer a child. He is growing up, 17 now and a fine young man. Works full time, has had the same girlfriend for over a year and is scheduled to graduate in June 2021. He is truly a sweet kid, who has a big heart and would give you the shirt off his back if need be. All of this just reminds me, he doesn't need me for everything anymore. So week's like last, when he did need me, I reveled in it. I was sorry he was in pain but I was happy to be the one to care for him and help relive it.
He hasn't decided what he wants to do post high school and while it makes me nervous, I have confidence he will figure it out. He took some great steps this week in obtaining a job that he may be able to make a career after high school, which he starts tomorrow. And, he decided to take some free college courses being offered by the community college at his high school. As I told my husband the other day, sometimes you're not sure you are doing it right but when things like this week happen, you have to kind of smile to your self and say "he gets it, you did a good job". In the meanwhile, I am hoping, wishing and praying that over these next few months he may lean on me a little more for advice, life experience questions, and a sense of direction. I'm looking forward to helping guide him towards whatever his future may bring. Do you like when your grown up kids need you?
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