who takes care of you?

You have become a respectable young man. Only days ago, you invited Krist*n (i or e, I have no idea, but probably should) to share the rest of your life with you and I could not be happier for you.

But I need to ask, who takes care of you?

You mom has shared with me ways that it seems you are setting up your life to be in hers, or there for her at least. From purchasing land across the street to your daily calls to check in with her, you are a mommas boy and there is nothing wrong with that.

But from someone who spent the better part of 24 years doing the very same thing, please, I beg, don’t forget to take care of you.

Please don’t get me wrong, I in no way resent/regret those 24 years. If I am being completely transparent, I was pretty damn selfish through many of them but still, taking care of Ma became a huge part of who I was. Unlike me though, your mom still has a partner in her life that would do anything for her. Ma’s partner walked out on her when I was 14 like the coward that he is. Travis though, never ceases to amaze me. I wonder though if you all take him for granted.

Just remember to take care you boop. That’s all I ask.

Love you buddy.

I am proud of you!

I am so proud of you!

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.  It can be admittedly scary to transition out of high school but I promise you, the best is yet to come.  College is such a wonderful time.  Not only will you have a lot of fun, you will also learn more about yourself than you can ever imagine.

Your choices are yours to make … be smart about them.

Your beliefs are yours to define … question everything.

Your experiences are yours to explore … just be safe.

You are quickly becoming a wonderful young man and I am grateful to call you my nephew.  You are my pride and joy and I will always be there if you need me.

I am so proud of you.

I love you boop.