So, this is what it is to be a mom:  Just as you get past one crisis with your children where you pray and lose sleep and cry…..

…..your beautiful eldest son (who just became a teenager in July!) says to you,

“I’ve ALWAYS wanted to be an Army Ranger, and after watching ‘Surviving the Cut’, now I KNOW I want to be one!“

What?!!

Okay, so, I’m all for supporting my childrens’ dreams, but…..really?

Who watches a show like “Surviving the Cut”, in which they basically show the torture of “somebody’s babies” to see if they are fit for special services in the military, and then decides they WANT to do that!!??

My Nate, that’s who!!

Of course, Byron has reminded me that it may just be a phase, that he may just be a lawyer or something more safe like that - (I’ve already picked out his suits, by the way), and if I overreact, I’ll just push him further in that direction…….

Of course, I know these things….

But still…..

Anyway, so my prayer life has just been increased exponentially….

…and I’ve banned all lean protein, work-out equipment…and growing of any kind in my house.

Just in case.

I’m sure that will work out just fine.

(And can I just remind you, Nate, that your birth was the most horrific ever……EVER!!)

…just keep that in mind.

Please.

I love you so.

Peace.