Today begins a new era….two teenagers in the house. Just a few years ago, Wes was a world champion thumb sucker and the most laid back toddler in the world. Today, he’s almost as tall as me with a mouth full of metal. He loves to eat out, but he likes to cook, too. There is not a sweet that he will say no to. The Dodgers are still his favorite. He laughs easily, and slapstick humor gets him every time. He hates being the center of attention. He has a love/hate relationship with online school during corona….loves that it’s online, hates that it takes more than 15 minutes. He can make friends with a brick wall. He loves a back rub. Tennis and golf are still his things, but if ripstik (or riding on anything with wheels) was a school sport he would be the first one to sign up! He hates when William is in charge of the radio in the car. Frozen Rainy Day Lattes from Strange Brew are the way to his heart. He can’t remember sunscreen to save his life. He likes his alone time, and don’t get in his way when he’s ready to go to bed. He does not like to stay up late! A bowl of Lucky Charms is good at any time of day. He loves a fire. He really puts thought into what people like, and he gives great gifts. Tacos and sushi are at the top of his list. Abe is his favorite, but dogs in general make him happy. He loves to travel, and hotel rooms are awesome. Bobby Bones is his favorite in the mornings. He still doesn’t brush his hair or have a clue how to match clothes. He would be content to just wear the same thing every day and usually just rotates between the same two shirts “because they are just on the top of the stack in my drawer.” He will do his best to figure out the easiest way to do anything. Elevators are still just as much fun as ever. He is Reed’s biggest cheerleader. He loves Mississippi State. Baseball games are his favorite. Every pillow, sheet, blanket, etc., has to be perfect before he goes to sleep. Fantasy and history are the books he gravitates to the most. Guy Fieri will always make him stop changing channels. He has lived his best life during this quarantine. He has strengthened relationships with friends in the neighborhood, played hours of ping pong, ridden miles of bike trails, and realized that fishing is pretty fun. He loves a petit four, so I made sure that today we celebrated with BOY petit fours…none of those frilly, flowery kinds! 🙂 Happy 13, Wes!
