[lucyjoy]

I had a conversation with my son.
He's 14. It wouldn't seem so odd except in five years, this has rarely occurred.(usually he grunts, answer the wrong question, or screams at me) Not only was he talking but talking about the future and things he'd like to do. He's never considered the future before as food has always been his only concern.
He has taken an interest in wood working-he's never taken an interest in anything before. He worked really hard on his wood stuff and having nerve damage, that is hard for him. He doesn't do hard. He always tells me everything is too hard.(I tell him it's okay to do things that are hard). And he's proud of the things he's done-that's new too, as normally, he shows no emotion good or bad. I'm stunned and amazed.

[Jensboys]

Thats deserving of a giant rainbow in the middle of the storm that is your life! Hooray. Two good things this year - older son wanting to talk on the phone and visit, younger son "awakening" from his slumber.

Jen

[Lorraine123]

Lucy,

Thats wonderful. Espeically at 14. Thats such a tough age anyway.

You're great.

Lorraine

[Just Julie]

That's terrific! It is wonderful to see a kid take pride in their work or accomplishments. So much of the time their only comment is that "it sucks". Add to Jen's list the compliment you got a while back from a son who doesn't give them. Maybe these events are foreshadowing a wonderful year of milestones for your family.