I would have lost this bet. If someone told me 3 yrs ago my husband and I would be leaving my 18 yr old son at home and in charge of 3 of his younger brothers I would have laughed and bet up to a million against this. I would have lost. We have come a long way baby!
Friday night we went to a going away party for one of my sons best friend. This friend is going to the Marines in 2 weeks. My son and this friend grew up together and were partners in crime many times. And now this 18 year old fine young man is going to be defending our country. Unbelievable. And there is more! My husband and I left the party to drive to an over night tournament for another one of my sons, leaving the 18 yr old in charge at home. Not as easy as it sounds. He had to put them to sleep, fed them, get them up in the morning and take them to all the activities 9, 11 and 15 yr olds are involved in (a lot!), keep the house clean, and especially keep them alive.
2 years ago I could not have even dared imagine this...even in my wildest imagination! I think if I would have known he would grow up to be responsible and able I would have relaxed more..but then, maybe that is why he grew up to be responsible and able!
p.s. Just so you know all is not Pollyanna..his services were for payment of his new eBay purchased laptop...because of the cup of water he spilled over Christmas break on his new $2000 MAC.
Keep the faith!
Your an awesome momma! I bet time flew by very quickly for you. My little one turns 3 in April, I still can't believe how fast time went by.
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It is amazing to see people grow up and how they change. Its like a plant, you never really know how much it has grown until you take a step back.
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you did a great job mom. I cannot imagine my son being old enough to stay home alone. i get sort of excited and sick to my stomach at the thought. I have a few years though, he is only 7.
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Thanks for joining my New Friends Friday. I am following you back. Can't wait to read more!
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Our kids, they totally surprise us!!! He is one mature and responsible boy!! Lucky you..:-)
ReplyDeleteI'm going to enjoy reading about your adventures as you combine family, faith and fun as a mom of 8! Blessings!
ReplyDelete"especially keep them alive." hahahaha. Glad to hear there is light at the end of my dark tunnel. I have hope!!! So much fun to stop in here.
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile. I"m glad he came to such a point where you could trust him to be responsible. Such wonderful pride.
ReplyDeleteAnd I hope he got his laptop :)
Great post! Well, I really love the fact he was willing to work for his new laptop and that he was successful at the job you entrusted him. -Bravo for him! It sounds like you can leave him in charge more often. :) Thank you again for your visit!
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oh boy....i guess everyone was a live and no worst for the ware when you got back...
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having such an outstanding son! But I do have to admit I'm a little relieved to hear that he still has some teenage boy (oh heck, any aged male) tendencies, such as spilling water on computers!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so wonderful to have a responsible son to take care of his siblings. I know you are so proud of him! Have a great day:)
ReplyDeleteHe deserves that laptop! That is awesome that he can "babysit". You should be very proud of him!
ReplyDeleteOh, dear the last sentence stopped my heart. lol. Sometimes these kids of ours surprise us in good ways. Thanks for the follow - glad to follow right back.
ReplyDeleteWow, good for him! That is impressive for an 18 yr old. And oh no! on the mac mishap. How awful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat Job in raising your son to be a such responsible young man!!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like he did a great job. Sorry to hear about the computer.
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Wow! That is awesome! He did a great job! And thanks for the comment on my blog and for following! I am following you now too! Love what I am reading here! Have a great day!! :-)
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Thanks for stopping by and I am following you too! I know what you mean about them growing up. I had a mommy moment this week when I realized we have only a few months left in Kindergarten and he will be a 1st grader!!!! EEEKK! :) Whew. okay I'm better ;)
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Jen
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yep they do grow up. It is really hard when you drop them off in a dorm and go back home over 1,500 miles away. We did this with my daughter this past fall. She had two years at home at the community college and went on to finish at bigger school. hard stuff. she was home for a month over Christmas and we just sent her back off on an airplane last Friday and she got stuck in Chicago for over 8 hrs. They have to learn but it hard to see them go through it you wish you could be there to help them, but sometimes it just isn't possible. Guess that is how our parents felt when we first started out. We can only leave them in God's hands because there is nothing we can do. We just pray we have trained them (to trust God) for what lies ahead.
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Go for you for making him earn his new laptop. And it really is amazing how fast thing change. I'm glad he did well witht he kids :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't so great when we get to witness them growing up into responsible adults!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it turned out well for your night out.
Do you have to give the 'what not to touch while we are gone" talk?- Here it is "No Power Equiptment!" my boys use the band saw and I gives me the bejjeebies!
and "NO fire/matches" -except they can use the as stovetop, to COOK.
"No making Smoke Bombs"
That usually covers it.
Sometimes I wonder if mine will EVER grow up. Other times I feel like the years are flying by. My oldest is a junior in HS, 16 yrs old, and seems to think he has light-years until he is an adult. It must be so nice to see your hard work paying off and your kids transforming into responsible adults. Our challenge today was simply getting mine to get their first grade brother from the school bus on time. :/
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Gina/Rainbow
Family dynamics certainly change over time, more than can be imagined ahead of time.
ReplyDeleteWe all wonder where the time goes doen't we? It's important to remember that with each year we must be making the effort to move our children to greater independence as an individuallly without losing the interdependence of the family bond. Not easily accomplished!
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