My son just turned 16 years old.
What? I know, right? I am certainly not old enough to have a 16 year old. That is what happens when you have a baby entirely too young.
I have learned some things from being his mom, and here they are.
- I worry all the time.
- I never feel like you have done enough.
- I will never love anything as much as I love him.
- He will not go to sleep when I think he should- EVER.
- He will have his own thoughts and ideas; completely independent of me.
- He will find things interesting that bore me to tears.
- There is no one in the world who is more handsome.
- There are never enough hugs.
- I really don’t want him to drive, it just does not seem safe.
- It is hard to separate his needs from his wants. (I want to give him everything!)
- His taste in music annoys me to no end.
- He really does not care what shirt I want him to wear.
- He has strange ideas regarding a balanced diet. (Really? Ramen again?)
- He really wants me to let him go to Japan.
- He will always ask to drive, even if I don’t want to let him drive.
- I enjoy the time I get to spend with him more than anything else.
My son is the most important person in my life. I love him so much that to try to describe it would be ridiculous. I am so proud of him, and he is such a special young man.
I want him to grow up and be anything he wants to be. I want him to use his skills and talents to leave a mark on the world. I want him to be comfortable being himself.
So, my familiar refrain: I am a lucky girl. Somehow, I got to be this kid’s mother, and I am so happy that I did.
The Accidental Boxer 
We r lucky to have them as kids, as lucky as they are to have us as Moms. But do they need to grow up so fast?
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No kidding. It seems like just yesterday- he was sitting in my lap and holding my hand when we went out.
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“He will not go to sleep when I think he should- EVER”
If we sleep, we’ll miss out on some sort of adventure. One should procrastinate on sleep as long as adventure is available.
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Shhh. Young men need to sleep at night- not all morning long on Saturday!
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I still sleep all morning long on Saturday. That’s the day to catch up on all that sleep!
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Your son is jaw droppingly good looking. He looks just like you. Awesome work on your part, Acc Boxer. I hope he continues to grow into a wonderful person because you’ve boxed things out of the way on his behalf.
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I am humbled by how awesome he is! I promise- it was not my doing, it was something else. I just try to stay out of his way. I offer a little guidance, set limits, and love him. I have high expectations, but he never fails to do his best to meet them.
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You’ve done right by him by setting good examples. Being a thoughtful reflective person is the best way to be a parent. I’m glad he’s bright and recognises you as a good role model.
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I think he has so much potential. He is so bright, and he has a very big heart. I love that he wants to be a positive force in the world.
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Oh, and thanks! I think he is shockingly handsome!
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I’m so glad that you’re stopping to recognize and fully feel how special this time is. My oldest is turning 28…I wish I had had more time to just…experience who he was all along and to really be present. Good job, Mom. ❤
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Seeing my son mature and grow as a person has been one of the most fantastic parts of my life. I find him endlessly interesting. Not to mention the fact, that I just love him so much.
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