Jul 1, 2011

Boy Wonder



Today is the last day of Vacation Bible School. Sans the last couple of years, we have attended VBS every single year since Mini me was three. The last time we participated, he was a receiver; this year he was a youth helper...a giver.



I was beginning to wonder about him...if he was ever going to get past that "little boy" stage and mature into the "young man" stage. He must have had a really good childhood; he's worked hard at holding on to it. I've heard many say that's typical of boys, but I have also seen what the boy can do. And I've wondered how the transition happens from goofy middle schooler to responsible adolescent. And not only how, but when.

I think maybe this week, he's taken a step in that direction.

Not only has he been volunteering at VBS this week, helping littler kids than himself play wrecking ball, bounce around in (and out of) the inflatables, and showing off his expertise in goofiness to impress the masses, but he's also been working like a dog helping his Granny move into her new house. Every afternoon.

He's pretty much been a second right hand to my DH. The two of them have been lifting the biggest boxes, moving the heaviest furniture upstairs, and setting up the most complicated devices. He has gotten up early and stayed up later than he needed to, and hasn't complained one time.




Now, I realize the goofy middle schooler is still alive and well in my boy, but I am thankful that God has shown me that he is, albeit slowly, still developing into a hard-working young man. And I say it's a beautiful thing.





And in his own words, "It's not so bad!"

6 comments:

Edie said...

Where's the Like button? Oh yeah, wrong media. :D

It's so cool to see the responsible side begin to show in them. You have a good looking young man there and I know you have instructed him well.

The blogosphere has turned into a lonely place these days. One of these days we'll have to launch a "Return to the Blogosphere" campaign. :-D

Love you my sweet friend.

Michelle said...

I know...I wish there was a "like" button, too.

How awesome it must be to see the first fruits of your sowing. I wonder what those years will be like...

Jenny said...

Cool. Teens these days are being stubborn. Glad he's not one of them :)

Jenny said...

Been sometimes since I've heard from you Ms. Chel. Hope you're doing fine :)

Jenny said...

I have a HUGE crush on your son!hahaha!i visit here feeling...inspired :P Hope you're doing fine :)

Jennifer@Woodley Cottage said...

You've sure got some handsome boys there!!