Fiori, I admit it. I listened too. Wow!! That kid has lots of potential. Future American Idol?? LOL Tell him to keep on singin'.

Thanks!
As far as I'm concerned I'd like the world to hear him sing! He loves doing it and it's fun to be around him when he does.

Oh he is SO cute!

If only that would work. But then again our moms would have already tried it.

Well, he came home last night. I tried to reply here on Sunday but my internet was down for some reason. He called Friday night a little after 11. He sounded like he was having a blast. Then it was more like midnight before I got a call on Saturday. Then on Sunday we went to church. We didn't need a big spot in the pew because DH was working at the church getting things together for a reception after services for a priest that is leaving. So it was just 4 of us this week. Then we met up with DH for the reception. Then we headed for the beach for the rest of the day. It was a great beach day. Air temp was 90's and humid and the gulf temp was 89. We spent most of the time body surfing. I think I got my years quota of sodium yesterday! DD 11 and DD 6 and I were facing the beach. The rule was you couldn't look back to see how big the waves coming in were. I got nailed big time 2 times in a row and DD11 was laughing at me. I looked over at her and then she got nailed! (teach her to make fun of mom.) So I made it to about 9 when the phone rang. It was DS telling me the bus was running about an hour late! I got to the church around 1030 (just in case) and the bus got there just before 11. I waited and waited (forever!) and he was one of the last ones off the bus. Karen (the one running the trip) came over to me and said he did great. She said they only had one minor migrane issue and it wasn't my son. That made me feel even better because I wrote that on is medical history and she remembered it. These people are awesome. Now I feel much better about next year. On the way home he tells me a bunch of kids are going to the movies tonight at 9 and asked if he could go. They are going to see Walley. So I ask him who is going. He said for sure, then he lists 5 GIRLS that are all Jr's and Sr's. I know these girls and they are wonderful kids that run the life teen mass during the school year but it is all girls and him?!?!?! I guess if I had to pick his first girlfriend (if he hasn't already had one that he didn't tell me about) I would love it to be one of them.

Funny you should mention your DD8 going away to camp. I was talking to my sister about Patches going away for the first time. Then she says "Don't you remember you used to go overnight on trips all the time?" Then she reminded me of all the girl scout camp outs I went on. I started when I was 7! Then in high school I did trips with the band (yes I was a band geek and yes DH teases me about it all the time.) Every year we did a concert exchange with a school in the NE area and stayed with a host family. We also did an end of the year weekend camping trip. Again DH teases me about going to band camp. He is SUCH a brat! My mom was so cool about me going. I wish I was as laid back as she is.

Is your DS still away? How long was he gone? I know my Dad told me you never stop worrying about your kids. He said even now he worries and his "baby" my brother is 38!

You should be SO proud! How many 18 year olds would sign up for something like that on their own. Most want to hang out with their friends. DS15 (next week!) asked my husband if he could help out for the pancake breakfast the knights run every month. That was a year ago. He loves it so much he goes with his dad every time they have a knights dinner or breakfast. He gets his apron on and helps cook, serve and clean up. He is very personable with the guests and all the knights love to have him help because he takes orders well and works fast. He wants to become a knight when he turns 18. That will bring the average age WAY down. (It is mostly retired men)

Hi sua

been working hard on housework and play group with my little guy
& not paying attention to the important things ,, like MB

Yes my DS is away still..... as is my SIL ... all of 10 days married and off he goes but my DD is handling it very well... and my DH as well. We don't watch the news much these days ... too chicken I guess

And yes your dad is spot on. My mum still worries about us all and always checking up to see we are ok. My Dads a bit more discreet.

Its kind of nice ......... most times