i am proud of you..

it is amazing to me to watch you now..

i remember when you were younger - how dependent you were, as any kid would be.. you counted on me (and your dad, of course) for everything - food, shelter, clothing.. every need was taken care of by someone other than yourself..

but i see you now, and i am just blown away at how self-sufficient you are.. you drive now, and you go places by yourself.. you take care of your needs.. you are so responsible!

little things like making a hair appointment and driving yourself there, or driving yourself to school, or being the "designated driver" for your friends who need a ride here and there - all these things are so new to me, and i can't help but grin really big and just feel a sense of pride..

i know you probably think this is really silly, and that i am just being a MOM.. ok, i probably am just a MOM, but i am YOUR MOM, and you totally impress me!

you are about to enter the 11th grade.. and i tell ya, Chris, you are such a remarkable young man.. i know the future is yours.. and i can't wait to see all the really cool things you do in your life..

just feeling mushy for ya today, kiddo...


mom