My sons (10, 14) had the opportunity to process a deer. Feeling very proud of themselves after gutting, separating the hide, cutting up steaks (I am surely using wrong terminology here...), hands and shirts bloodied with big grins on their faces. Seemed to carry themselves a bit differently after that experience:)
I read your post, bringing memories of my 3 children, (all in their 40’s now).
But this is a step away. I play WORDLE every night. Never in the morning because it’s like a fun thing to do before the bed. Anyway, I picked the word MUSIC for the first word because I saw the word in your post. 4 tries later, I figured out the word. CREDO! I know it’s just random but it just made me laugh, and smile. Your posts frequently do something special to my life. Thank you!
Btw - waiting anxiously for you book to come out! 😊
My 11.5yo used a chainsaw for the 1st time yesterday, and then chopped up some oak rounds. I was beyond proud, as was he. He knows he's helping to keep us all warm and cozy and he was positively glowing. Watching him become more independent has been such a bittersweet process for this mama's heart ❤️
And, o, those wonderful confusing beautiful painful moments when they express an opinion that has so little in common with your own world view....
My sons (10, 14) had the opportunity to process a deer. Feeling very proud of themselves after gutting, separating the hide, cutting up steaks (I am surely using wrong terminology here...), hands and shirts bloodied with big grins on their faces. Seemed to carry themselves a bit differently after that experience:)
I read your post, bringing memories of my 3 children, (all in their 40’s now).
But this is a step away. I play WORDLE every night. Never in the morning because it’s like a fun thing to do before the bed. Anyway, I picked the word MUSIC for the first word because I saw the word in your post. 4 tries later, I figured out the word. CREDO! I know it’s just random but it just made me laugh, and smile. Your posts frequently do something special to my life. Thank you!
Btw - waiting anxiously for you book to come out! 😊
My 11.5yo used a chainsaw for the 1st time yesterday, and then chopped up some oak rounds. I was beyond proud, as was he. He knows he's helping to keep us all warm and cozy and he was positively glowing. Watching him become more independent has been such a bittersweet process for this mama's heart ❤️
I love this and seeing a glimpse into life with older kids. Currently I’m listening and watching my kids play legos.
I love this post!! I, too, remember watching my boys change daily as they were in their jr high years. I agree. Amazing!!