Age perspective...

The past few weeks have given a few reminders of life's lessons. Or maybe I have learned a lot in the last few weeks. I hope to be able to record some of that here.

On the 12th of October, my son turned 13. Perspective on age~~My youngest is now a teen. It was awesome to go see them. To share in their activities. Went to see my 14 yr old daughter march in high school band. She surprised me by hookin her arm thru mine at the ball field and introducing me to all her friends. "This is my Dad from Dallas!" It felt really good. She will soon be 15 and looks 17 or 18. Scary... She has a boyfriend now. He is 16. My first thought it to panic, but then I think.. I had a girlfriend at that age.

My son is all boy, and enjoys sports. Knows more about them than I ever will. He is in band as well, a drummer. His party was interesting to say the least. With his mom and stepdad there as well as friends. His stepdad plays football with him, takes him to games. I saved the day by takin the cake, ice cream, and papergoods and gave him cash for buying what he wants. It felt really good to have my partner with me. The kids are totally laid back about it, and love the man who loves me. He is so good with the kids!! Great memories were made!

Goin to my parents was an experience for my partner. He'd met my mom, but had not seen their home. An eclectic mix of antiques, family heirlooms, and collectables. It looks more like a country store on the interior than a house. Dad did not make an appearance, his health is not good. And there seems to be issues with his medication. Mom cooked a great sunday lunch and sent us home with leftovers. Thank God I have a southern mom! Although that does not help my expanding waistline.

The time on the road spent writing about "us", my partner and I. Talkin over hopes, fears, dreams that we share. Growth occurs from honesty and I am loving the growth we are seeing in our lives. So with the age perspective.. with aging... comes knowledge. I want to absorb as much of it as I can and apply it to my daily life so I do not repeat the mistakes of the past, but move forward across this bridge called "Life". I am grateful for the ones I love and that they love me in return.