“You are attracted to a combination of the negative
attributes of your primary caretakers as a child”
Don Miller
Author of “Blue Like Jazz”
Over breakfast with Daley Hake
Any of you who really know me……know that texting is an integral part of my life……it is the primary source of communication between my older children when they are out-and-about and my husband who is running his butt off most of the day:) So this morning I am on my way to pick up Dylan from RCC….and I get the above text from “my Dale”. I text him back, “That made my day, sorry:(” Which he then returns with, “I thought it was funny, cuz it explains some of my brother’s choices” (I’m thinking….and not yours?). To which I respond, “Not funny….since I raised you….even when your dad was around”. To which he texts back, “I didn’t mean it like that! I love you:)” To which I say, “I know…..but it is true”. To which he says, “I thought you would find that funny. I’m sorry, I feel really bad now”. To which I say, “You are such a firstborn child”. “Why”, he says. This saga ends with me texting, “I’m not upset….it’s tragically funny…..and you…. worried…. is so first child…..silly boy!!”
Can you tell we are both firstborns? Thank you Dale for making me laugh today…..I miss you……and thanks Don Miller for reminding me of my greatest fear…..THAT THEY WILL PICK SOMEONE LIKE ME!!!!!
in think it’s great how much you guys text…it just shows how close you guys are (even during movies and church 🙂 haha.
Got here from Heather Whittakers blog – what amazing posts you have!
So very true that the early years are the easiest years – my son is almost 16 and hopefully HE guides me daily to grow our son up with wisdom and grace.
It is so difficult as a mom – yet so amazing to watch him become a young man – and make those decisions – prayerfully learn from them. sigh. The post that you wrote for your son’s 21st bday had me in tears. Blessings!
I am so glad you are blogging again. I used to read your blog even before I joined MAP. I love your stories and the relationships you share with your sons… I too fear that my sons will pick someone like me. Oh the joys of mothering boys. Thanks.
I read it in Heather’s blog that you were blogging again and I’m glad. I’m Heather’s mother in law (and of course Carlos’ mom) 😉
Searched Yahoo/Bing and ended up here – its good so I peotsd the site on my Facebook account !
Hi there, no clue if you’d remember me. I’ve learned a lot from you blog and like the ones above, am super glad you’re imparting your wisdom again. I think I’m striving to be the woman i want my son to pick one day…it keeps me on the best path i can be on…you must be doing a great job cause you’ve got some respectable boys out there changing the world! rhi j
oh, sorry. i went to sandals church for years before i moved to texas. used to work the media in the back of the church… =0)
Yay! You’re blogging again! 🙂
Your site looks lvleoy! What a nice change and I adore the colors viewed on my system…tan and jade!Happy Spring with best wishes,Laurel
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