Sunday, December 31, 2023

Teens

I always worried about the teen phase. I find it hard to manage. Max and Ellie both challenge me in different ways. 
Ellie is quiet and keeps to herself so much. I tend to hear about things only when there is a Big problem or something she wants. 

Maxs mouth runs non-stop. He doesn’t know when to stop. He always wants to argue. He can’t just do something when asked, instead he debates each and everything. 

Max is going to the gym with me now for two months and this seems to be a positive experience. We do have positive conversation on the way home. I think he likes seeing the results of his efforts. You can see he’s stronger. Some boys he plays soccer when at school were calling him “abs” the other day. It made him smile. 

Ellie has a small nice group of girl friends she enjoys hanging out with. She still does Jiujitsu sometimes. I worry she doesn’t do it enough to be worth it. She has also started volunteering at the church Sunday school. I’m proud of her for that. She really enjoys participating in the Young Loge Group at Linganore too. That’s a great outlet for her and I trust the leaders. 

Ellie still has not shown an interest in driving and doesn’t have her learners. I have a feeling this won’t happen until next summer. It’s up to her. She has tried to get a job and might start working at McDonald’s. Time will tell. 

They both love their cats, and hate doing the chores to take care of them. 😝

I know this phase of life is hard for them. I seem them growing and working through challenges. I’m proud of them. I hope they know this and know I love them! 


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