The boy has been home for less than a week, and I am amazed at how different life is when he’s not here. He is truly the LIFE in our home. Everythings seems so much better and brighter with him bouncing around, smiling and acting silly. I find that I’m more patient with him now. I heartily recommend that every mom take a break from her child, if you can. Those 5 days were agonizing, but obviously I needed them.
I was so happy to have him home, I just kept staring at him. I swear he grew another inch. I noticed that he was a little more independent and self-sufficient, which is a WONDERFUL thing. He’s not the kind of kid that will answer twenty questions, so I have to let him slowly tell me about his experience. He made sure to tell me that he did what I said: Since he’s a picky eater, I told him that he couldn’t be picky at camp, and to eat what they gave him. He proudly told me that he ate steak AND hamburgers. (He doesn’t eat much red meat.) I told him I was proud of him and asked him if I could now make those things for him at home. I got a prompt “NO!” He said, “I only ate those things because you told me to!” At least he’s obedient. While washing his hair on Sunday night, I learned that he took ONE shower the whole week, and it did not include soap. I told him he was a dirtball, and he replied, “Mommy! Boys ARE dirtballs!!” How quickly they learn. smh.
When I opened his suitcase…good LAWD…the SMELL! Dirty socks, damp towel, wet washcloth, dirty clothes.….I had to wash that mess IMMEDIATELY. He came home WITHOUT his sandals. I couldn’t be mad at him. It was his first time away from home. Other than that, everything went well.
Today we’re going to his new school for orientation. His first day is August 3, less than a week from now. But he’s excited and so am I. We picked up his uniforms on Saturday. He has a blazer that he has to wear, beginning in October. He was really excited about that! He told me, “Mommy, I’m gonna look like Mr. Moseby!” (If you don’t know what that means, you are Disney deficient and I sentence you to a night of watching “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody”. IMMEDIATELY!
I am done with MY school orientation. Classes start August 26. I’m ready for it to start NOW.
I’m still teaching youth Bible study on Wedneday nights. I have a small, but dedicated group of kids. They listen, think and ask intelligent questions. Every week, we talk about what the Gospel is, and lately we’ve been talking about how to LIVE it. I can tell they’re GETTING it. God is good!
I keep reading a lot of “single mom” blogs. I love them. One thing I see is that a lot of them talk about dating. They make me feel weird, because I have ZERO interest in dating. Maybe men have gotten on my nerves one too many times, or maybe I just have too many other things to think about, but I just have no desire to cultivate a relationship now or in the forseeable future. I like my life the way it is. Well, I could stand to get out and do more, but otherwise, I’m cool. Don’t get me wrong: I occasionally have moments when I would like male companionship, but it never gets to the point that I want it enough to do something about it. The feeling passes and I keep it moving.
I kinda like it this way though. I have wasted so much time in my life thinking about men and relationships. It’s a relief not to be dwelling on it now. My focus now is on three things: Living a life pleasing to God, raising my son to live the same way, and going to school. I think that those things keep my plate pretty full.
Things I need to do: Write out my thoughts on “The Pursuit of Holiness” and “Knowing God”. Keep focused on the Lord and trusting him to provide for me, no matter what my circumstances look like..and financially, they are looking PRETTY BAD right now..but I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel.
Get myself mentally prepared to dive into the world of being a college student. Taking notes, writing papers, doing assignments. Yeah…Pray for me!



