Pass The Torch
Posted by Prairierose on Sep 05, 2006 
Kelly believes in our youth and has started a new meme called “Pass the Torch”. The guidelines are simple: Catch ‘em being good — write about a kid/young person you witness doing something right (or smart, or helpful or responsible, etc.) Let me share with you, one time I caught Ethan “being good.”
I’m not sure where my “stero-typed” idea of a what a teenage kid should be like, but Ethan definately doesn’t not meet that image. He is not my only child. I have raised 4 other children through those teenage years, and part of it could come from that. Those teenagers who stay in their room — don’t want to be seen with mom — don’t talk, don’t share.
Yesterday, I couldn’t help but think what a wonderful and special child I had. Just as my mother had been my best friend, I realized that my 15 year old son could very possibly wear that title. We seem to go places together, we seem to be together all the time — talking, sharing, admitting
faults and mistakes.
What was so special about yesterday that brought this to light? We were meeting someone that I feel like I know very well, and yet have never met before. Only if you are a blogger would you understand this concept. We were meeting, as families, someone who I have blogged with over the last 5 years or so. And — I wanted to buy a new blouse before seeing her. Because of my size, Walmart doesn’t always have what I want or need. So, we stopped at my favorite “Plus size” clothing store.
Of course, my husband walks the opposite direction, to see what Target had to offer. Ethan? He clearly had 3 choices. Target. Catherine’s. Or, he had his GameBoy with him…he could have locked the doors (it was only in the 70’s yesterday) — and stayed in the Explorer and played his game while he waited for us.
He chose to go into Catherine’s with me. As an active participant.
“How about this one, Mom?”
“Oops, nope you can’t have this one, cost too much”
‘Ah…now thats your color” (as he proceeded to explain how people and colors go together …something about being a “winter” person …. something he learned in his FACS class (Family and Consumer Science …. I think it was called ‘Home Ec” in my day).
We picked out 3 that we both agreed on –and from there, narrowed it down to just the one.
I love that I have the kind of relationship with him, that he will go clothes shopping with me, and is honest with me, what looks good, what doesn’t — and even watches the prices, and keeps it in “my price range”.
In my book, that is definately a “good kid”.
September 5th, 2006 at 8:32 am
What a sweet young man. It makes me think I really need to appreciate the time spent shopping. I don’t like to shop, but my daughter does. So that should be the point. How awesome to be able to take the time to chat like friends. Very cool and excellent example of Pass the Torch Tuesday. Thank you for joining us again!
September 5th, 2006 at 9:47 am
My children like to “dress” me and always have opions on what looks good. I have to admit that they have good taste.
September 5th, 2006 at 8:25 pm
Ethan IS a GOOD kid!!! A little polish in an area here and there, and some lucky woman will have herself a FINE husband someday….OR the world will be blessed with a FINE adult!!
September 5th, 2006 at 9:00 pm
What a great kid! It is so nice to hear of how wonderful teenagers can be, especially boys! You are a very lucky Mom!
September 5th, 2006 at 9:33 pm
pat you on the back mom….. you’ve done something right!!!!
September 9th, 2006 at 11:41 am
He’s certainly been taught right, mom. :)
Pat Ethan on the back and then give yourself one as well.
Love ya,
Jennelle