My son is turning 12 next month. I began penning a letter/poem of sorts to him. Some words of wisdom and guidance as he enters his teenage years. He is already a bright and sharp kid. I hope that he finds it as interesting and useful and as meaningful as I'm trying to make it for him. It's been hella hot here in South Carolina, I can't even imagine what it's like for any of you in Phoenix right now. My central air unit from the early 70's is struggling to keep the house cooled down. I don't know what you people do that live in the desert. Anybody doing anything particularly interesting or different for the holiday weekend? As of this moment, I still have yet to make any plans. I'm not a big fan of big crowds, and lately it seems everything you try to do is just a mad sea of people. I much prefer smaller, calmer scenes.
My girl and I are going to hike Hawk Mountain on the third. It's been on my PA bucket list for years, (2-3) so I'm hella excited. That should take most of the day in between getting there, and doing it.
Nice. I grew up in Northeast PA and never heard of Hawk Mountain. Looks nice. Sounds like a great weekend to me.
Real admiration (for whatever it's worth) for what you're doing for your son. Going down to West Palm to round up the kantos nuclear family unit. Smaller, calmer scenes are my inclination as well. We were planning on visiting long time family friends, yet they're split up (physically, not legally) for the weekend. If it wasn't for getting the 5 of us (my family) together, I probably would have voted against it. Looking forward to my 21st bday and wish it had passed already so my brothers and I can go to the BB Kings' down there.
The fact that you're trying says a lot. I wish my parents had done something similar. I'm probably going to be spending my holiday alone. I'm going to make myself a picnic, grab some beer and go out on a lake somewhere and veg out.My son is turning 12 next month. I began penning a letter/poem of sorts to him. Some words of wisdom and guidance as he enters his teenage years. He is already a bright and sharp kid. I hope that he finds it as interesting and useful and as meaningful as I'm trying to make it for him.
Thank you for the encouragement, much appreciated. I try to encourage him to be as open and honest with me as possible. I don't ever want him to fear asking me a question about anything. I know many of the things I 'learned' about on the playground instead of going to my parents, and I'd much rather him give a perspective of someone that's a little more experienced than what another 12 or 13 year old would have to offer. That sounds nice and relaxing though, as long as you can appreciate the alone time. I generally enjoy some peaceful solitude, but I definitely had some sad holidays alone when I first moved across the country. It was tough for a while not having any family or friends around to spend holidays with. But it's gotten better. :)The fact that you're trying says a lot. I wish my parents had done something similar.
I'm probably going to be spending my holiday alone. I'm going to make myself a picnic, grab some beer and go out on a lake somewhere and veg out.