Oldest Son:
So hey, guess what I'm doing.
I'm recalling a recent call that began with, "So, I'm in the hospital" and ended with "H1N1" (he was in the hospital for testing, they quarantined him to his apartment).
Me: In the hospital having needles poked into you?
Oldest Son: Nope. I'm doing 81 miles per hour on a Texas highway". He lives in New Mexico
For the benefit of those just tuning in, my oldest son who is 21 years old struggles with some pretty heavy depression moments (which luckily seem to be decreasing in frequency as he ages). While he was in high school, I lived in constant fear of what I thought was inevitable...
This year, he had a very dramatic breakup and for a few months now we've been riding a very strange, calm wave in anticipation of breaking up on shore.
He never mentions her.
First thought in my head is this call is a goodbye, he intends to drive insanely fast and crash his car.
But he sounds energized.
This year, he had a very dramatic breakup and for a few months now we've been riding a very strange, calm wave in anticipation of breaking up on shore.
He never mentions her.
First thought in my head is this call is a goodbye, he intends to drive insanely fast and crash his car.
But he sounds energized.
Me: Wwwhyyyy are you doing 81 mph on a highway in Texas?
He's going to see his friend for his birthday. He's fine. He's excited about this little break so it's safe to nag...
"Are you sure your truck is in good enough condition to be doing those speeds? How long since you've check the tread on those tires? Isn't it illegal over there to drive while talking on the phone? Do you have a bluetooth on?! Do you have any money in case you break down? What about the CV joints, are they doing ok? What is the speed limit there, anyway?!"
He's going to see his friend for his birthday. He's fine. He's excited about this little break so it's safe to nag...
"Are you sure your truck is in good enough condition to be doing those speeds? How long since you've check the tread on those tires? Isn't it illegal over there to drive while talking on the phone? Do you have a bluetooth on?! Do you have any money in case you break down? What about the CV joints, are they doing ok? What is the speed limit there, anyway?!"
I'm nothing if not thorough,
even at nagging.
Do you think he'll call me on the way back home?
Do you think he'll call me on the way back home?
Girlfriend... we need to tawk! Our sons are identical twins separated at birth. But mine has an arrest record, so maybe not.
ReplyDeleteStill.... the stories we could tell and share. I'm up for it, are you?
Yes, well... my son is much the same and to make you feel a bit more at ease, they do get better as they age. I promise. I mean, I hope.
ReplyDeleteYay. So good to hear he's doing well. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's doing well. I had to laugh. They certainly do keep things lively, don't they?
ReplyDeleteOh, yeh, sure. He'll call. NOT.
ReplyDeleteThat makes me feel so happy! And, is there a speed limit in Texas? I just drove down the East Coast where there are speed limits of 65! I felt like a Nascar driver;) And, yes, I am that old lady.
ReplyDeleteGlad he is doing well. HA! I would have nagged too but only about the excessive speed and the talking on the phone while driving things. I need to add some more to my nag list, I think. :D
ReplyDeleteOf course he'll call on the way home...he's not done toying with you yet! Sons...what's a mother to do?
ReplyDeletehugs
Sandi
You're GOOOD...I'm impressed. I usually give up after two or three nags...you have stamina.
ReplyDeleteIt's so tough being a mother sometimes...you're doing great!
ReplyDeleteOf course he'll call. Because he secretly adores being nagged by you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he sounds like he's doing good. Hope he has a great time!
You wouldn't be a mother if you didn't nag at least a bit. I am glad to hear that he is doing well. Plus - in Texas there isn't much else to do BUT speed on some of those roads!
ReplyDeleteIt's Veterans Day here in the U.S.A. and I just wanted to say THANKS. I know it isn't easy being married to a military man. Bob wasn't a lifer like your husband and I cannot imagine moving across the world.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the sacrifices you have made. I know it cannot be easy to be away from family and loved ones still in the States. Please tell your husband thank-you for me.
Kari
You're SUCH a mother.. and a pretty damned good one at that. :)
ReplyDeleteI agree - you're a damned good mother. He'll call because he knows it too.
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