Ok, I'm back, sorta...alot of things have happened in two days. Yesterday morning's wake-up call from Neil probably did me in last night...or it could have been Mob Week on AMC, the jury is out on that one.
Ben and Neil had their fishing day together. Neil bought Ben his first grown up fishing pole, that about opened up Saylorville Dam's gate, for me. They had an awesome day together. Ben caught 8 fish, although, Neil caught the biggest...even though he lost his lucky bobber:) After Ben gave me the play by play of their day, I got a kick out of him recreating everything for his friends.
Today, I actually started writing thank-you notes...major breakthrough. It's okay. I'm trying to curb my emotions on every one I write. I have a long way to go.
Ben had a football clinic this evening and then played outside. The boys were going to do something that I didn't agree with. I encouraged Ben to go. Once he agreed to go, I put my phone on speed dial to his number. I never had to call him back...he came home on his own. He came into the back door and I was right there, ready to hug him, and tell him he made the right choice. Peer pressure is hard, he was scared. I told him I was giving him a test, but I would have stopped it. Ben said he felt like his dad was telling him not to. Thank-you Jack, for still having our backs.
Thanks to Jack for sure... but give yourself credit as a mom too...Be strong... feel confident in your own instincts and parenting skills... I think you;re pretty awesome... Ben is lucky to have you as a mom...
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