At the other end of crappy days scale... The fun of being a parent

Well Heth I agree, today was pretty crappy..
It actually started with yesterday and then almagamated into today.

Rob had his meeting with his senior manager and basically found out nothing new, and only confirmed his thoughts that his senior manager is a ..... and has zero people skills, and that really things are never going to change in his workplace. His immediate manager took him out to lunch today, so that was a bit more lighthearted than yesterday's effort, and shows that he is a valued employee.

Michael is 8, almost. I know you guys are aware of that, but there is something to consider in that.. He is growing up. He is now forming his own beliefs, his own opinions, he hurts in his own ways and he sees the world through his own eyes and not with the guidance I would like anymore. Tonight Michael and Rob had their first (of many to come), tiffs. It was over something trivial like guitar practise. But it made me realise so much about parenting in that one little moment. Michaels tears were through frustration that he couldnt be all that his Dad wanted him to be, even though Rob kept on stating - do it for you; Michael was getting frustrated at himself.

Michael scares me sometimes with just how deeply he looks at the world and how he wants everyone to love him and to make it a better place for everyone. Its a very deep thought focus for someone so young. He is extremely wanting of everyone to feel at ease and happy, even if it is at the price of his own comfort, which I am sure that all of you have experienced with him at sometime.

I am off to lie down and ponder how I will deal with the next 10 years (at least!)

PS: I went in to watch Michael whilst he was asleep tonight and listened to him snore lightly and whispered to him that no matter what, I am always proud of him and what/who he is.