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| Ninibini |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 10:09:25 AM
Hi girls -
My son was just hired for his very first other-than-working-with-Dad, real job! I'm SO excited! SO proud of him! My husband's boss has graciously offered him this wonderful opportunity - we are so grateful! For the first week, he will be working with his Dad and his foster Brother, and then after that he will be working for the owner's son, setting up the new shop and company headquarters. He is so happy on the one hand, and yet looks as nervous as a feather blowing in the wind on the other. So funny. He is a hard worker, and really is looking forward to starting on Monday, especially because he knows practically everyone in the company, and really admires my hubby's boss' son. This is going to be a such great experience for him. He will learn a lot, and be able to save up for a vehicle, and have some fun money to do whatever he chooses... He knows what an awesome opportunity this is, considering so many people are in need of work and how hard it is for teenagers to secure summer employment. But he's just so nervous - I just never expected this! He is just so good about entering new social settings - he has no problem with introducing himself, meeting new people, striking up conversations, jumping right into new situations or lending a hand whenever needed. I can't get over his nervousness! This just isn't like him. I know he'll be fine. He knows he'll be fine. I guess it's all just so new, and such a big responsibility. He really wants to do well and make his Dad proud. SO sweet.
I just bought him his new lunchbox and thermos to match his dad's and brother's (BIG deal to the men in this family!)... This weekend, we'll need to buy him a new pair of workboots... and I'm planning on making a few special treats for his lunchbox... And I don't care what they say... Monday morning, I'm pulling out the camera and taking a picture of the three of them as they are heading out to work! It's my right as a wife and mother!!! LOL!!! In all honesty, though, I don't want to baby him or embarrass him; but I really do want to encourage him and let him know how proud I am of him, you know?
>sigh< 'Guess maybe Mom's a little more nervous than son, huh? My baby's growing up! >tears coming on< I just need to remember to let him grow up and learn to be a man on his own. I need to breathe and not get so excited. I need to remain calm and not overdo or overbear. I need to let him think things through for himself and realize that I have trained him up in the way he should go and that he's a great kid and will do great things without me mothering him to death. Prayer... Yes, prayer... I can definitely do lots of that without his knowledge and without embarrassing him. God gave him a wonderful Guardian Angel who is there and doing a great job on my son's behalf. I have nothing to worry about. It's going to be fine.
Why am I reacting like this? What is wrong with me? Goodness! I was laughing about HIS nervousness a minute ago!!! Geez!!!
Motherhood...'t ain't easy sometimes trying to figure out where we fit in, is it? Oh... Dear Grandma in Heaven! Where are you when I need you?! We never discussed THIS one when you were here!
It's all good. VERY good. Just wanted to share the good news, and hopefully you'll get a little chuckle about my sudden crazy Mom reaction! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 13 2012 : 1:13:57 PM
Oh my gosh - Our son came home from work today with his first paycheck. He was blushing, trying to hide a silly smile and rolling his eyes... The girls in the office "practically broke his arm," he said, when he picked up his paycheck. One grabbed his arm, swung him around and the other took pictures. He told them, "OMG - Please! My Mom is going to do that when I get home!" They pooh-poohed him and told him Mom's pictures wouldn't be enough - she needs one "in the moment" and that they also wanted one for the company archives! LOL! I swear I didn't put them up to it - they are just really good friends of mine with big, giant "Mom" hearts. I laughed so hard when Sam told me! I'm not the only one who thinks it's a big deal! I just love them! One emailed me shortly afterwards to let me know about our son's "embarrassing moment," and promised to send me the pictures once she gets home from work and can download them. I can't wait!
Anyhow, getting a picture out of him after his paparazzi attack was tortuous, but I managed... I would LOVE to post pictures, but I promised my DH and DS I wouldn't do that at all... I'm sorry! I've already been chastised more than once for doing so, and subsequently had to delete them... Trust me, though - it's cool! :)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 12:19:10 PM
:) Thanks, Marianne! It IS pretty cool! This week, it's a lot easier for him. He's still sore, but not quite as much, thankfully. We know it will get easier. He came home today relaying all these funny stories and telling me all about the different things he did and that happened during the day. He's still tired, but he's laughing and smiling, and a lot more excited about what he's doing. He's also looking forward to his first paycheck on Wednesday. He did some math last night and figured what he can put away all summer, as well as the spending money he'll have for fun things. He's pretty charged! LOL! :)
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Jun 11 2012 : 03:35:43 AM
Oh, Nini, so happy this is working so well for you all. Your son will build skills that will last him his lifetime, develop the ability to count on himself and also give some thought to maybe going to school for a different career, if this truly is not for him. Keeping busy and having a sense of self will serve him well when faced with his neighborhood friends. I'm glad that some of your worries in that area may be removed.
Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor, sounds like you raised a good one!
Marianne |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 07:18:53 AM
Thanks so much, girls! It is exciting, indeed! Laurie, you had ME cracking up as I read your post - you totally get me! LOL!!
It was a tough, rigorous week for him, but he did it. His feet were extremely sore, so we had him checked by the doctor yesterday, just to be safe. Our 6'1" not-so-"little man"- anymore actually started walking at 6 1/2 months (we couldn't stop him - he was all Go! Go! Go! and we've got pictures and video to prove it!!!), and that, combined with the fact that he didn't inherit Mom's high arches, has caused him a lot of foot aches and pain over the years. He's fine, thankfully. The doc said it's probably just that he needs to adjust to his new workboots, which are really stiff. By the end of the week, though, he was faring a lot better. :)
It's so funny to see our son actually CHOOSE to turn it at 8:00 and 8:30 PM! He was so tired. The guys he works with are really, really good guys, and he is enjoying the experience with them immensely. They're teaching him a lot, and he seems to be soaking it all up quite well. Yesterday they found a tiny little kitten trapped six feet down in a storm drain. After many failed attempts to reach down and snag him, my son suggested they try the new shop vac (glad I wasn't there - I would've had a heart attack!). Long story short, one quick suction and the kitten was up in their arms. They took him right to the vet, who pronounced him to be shaken, but quite healthy, thankfully. Our son would've loved to have been able to take him home, but my husband and I are terribly allergic, so the boss' son took him straight to a no-kill shelter. When the boss's son returned, the guys all hailed the "cat rescuer" for his quick thinking. He's pretty proud of himself. Too funny.
So this week, they've had him doing all kinds of stuff - landscaping, removing building materials, using a hammer drill, using a metal grinder, just to name a few. He has come home more filthy and sweaty than I have ever known him to ever be in all the time we have raised him. He just walks in the door, pops off his boots and sits - he doesn't want to talk, he doesn't want to eat, he doesn't even want to take a shower... He just sits. It's kind of a let down for me, because I want to hear all about his day, but I do understand. I catch glimpses of his experiences throughout the evening in bits and pieces. I'll live. My husband's hopes were that (1) he'd learn a trade to fall back on, (2) learn how hard the physical labor is, and realize college is a preferable option, and (3) that Dad really works super hard, and at the end of the day, when he says he's tired, he's really tired. Let's just say: After one week, mission accomplished! ;)
Our son says that he's not sure he can handle doing this kind of work every day (Monday through Friday), but he's giving it his all. We know that the more he works those muscles, the stronger he will become and the easier the work will seem. He's actually showing a little more bulk in the upper arm already! And last night he said he's actually REALLY starting to like it! We also know come that first paycheck, everything will seem a lot brighter. He will be putting most of it away in savings (hopefully toward his first car and insurance), too. I think watching his money "grow" will be very exciting for him and motivate him even further. The funniest thing, though, is that a couple of "girl friends" (as opposed to "girlfriends") have suddenly taken a great interest in him this past week, wanting to know what he has been doing at work, etc. The whole kitten rescue has really been quite a boon to his popularity with the ladies as well. We just keep telling him to keep a level head (which we know he will!), and to enjoy the moment, but to remember to be wise in all things. He's going to be just fine. :) Mom, however, may need another girls' night out with Miss Clairol soon! ;)
Another great thing about all of this is that he is out of this neighborhood for a good part of the summer. The older kids here seem to be getting worse, not better. As the hormones are kicking in, their brains seem to be going haywire. Although our son is making extremely wise choices where friends are concerned, we feel a lot better knowing he's doing something productive and not just hanging around with the kids because there's nothing better to do. Most of his friends hang out at our house (having a pool is a good thing!), but sometimes they like to take off to go play ball or something, and that's when the real trouble starts with the others in the neighborhood. It's so sad, and very disconcerting. I'll spare you the details, but trust me when I say it's a tremendous blessing that he has this job!
Thanks for celebrating with me girls!
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others! |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Jun 09 2012 : 03:21:21 AM
Nini, So happy for your son! I bet he will make you very proud and really prove himself to everyone including himself. Give yourself one great big pat on the back from me!
Marianne |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jun 01 2012 : 8:21:35 PM
Nini- first CONGRATULATIONS!
Second- You had me laughing right out loud- I can just "hear" this conversation you are having with yourself- you start out talking about how nervous HE is when in fact.......hmm. is there someone else that perhaps needs some prayer and encouragement here? LOL
You should be very proud of your son. He sounds like a fine young man who will make you ALL Proud!
After the 3 of them walk out the door- sit back with a cup of tea and reflect on all of the special memories the two of you have shared over the years. Your boy is becoming a man, and you should indeed be very proud!
Would love to see that picture you snap of the 3 of them Monday morning!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| SpyChicken |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 4:21:41 PM
Congratulations to your son!! He's definitely on his way! :) |
| GirlwithHook |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 2:09:46 PM
Woo-hoo!
A hook, a book, and a good cup of coffee.... |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 10:47:26 AM
Nini, how exciting. I can see why you would be proud. Its a major step for him.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| Bear5 |
Posted - May 31 2012 : 10:27:41 AM
Great news!!!! Congrats to your son.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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