Me: Hey dude, keep in mind.. pretty soon we should start looking at colleges.
Maybe we’ll start with Sunny Valley U. Whatdaya think?
Him: Not going.
Me: The hell you aren’t.
So I’ll call and see when there’s an Open House
and we can take a tour.
Him: It’s such a waste of time, I’m busy!
I’m not going.
Me: How are you going to know what schools you’d like to apply to if you
haven’t been to them to see what they’re all about?
Him: Just google the ones that have a good weight lifting program
and show me the pictures. Then I’ll pick.
*sigh*
Ooh, sounds like I need to move to Connecticut quick and come kick his @$$!!!
Ha ha ha ha!!! I am already brainwashing Jemma to stay home and do University of Phoenix online! 🙂
Oh, the college search. What fun. And he sounds so excited!
I do believe most parents have that same sort of discussion with their kids at one point.
I'm sure he'll get enthused soon.
If he was any more enthusiastic, you'd have to tie him down. LOL!
I can SO relate to this Karen. We all go through it. I suspect he will come around…but it may take a little…prodding?? Or perhaps bribery??
Flashback to 7 years ago. Gah.
Karen, take that as a yes. A not big happy rah-rah yes, but a yes. I think he may enjoy giving you a hard time (smile).
Sam
Karen you have to admit that conversation is too funny!!! 🙂
He's a lefty!
Lefty's just see things a bit differently.
I know this because I'm a lefty!
And I agree with Sam@ – that was your yes! Heh
He doesn't know how much fun college will be!
He doesn't know how much fun college will be!
I believe your son is channeling my son from a few years ago! I think it's as boy thing, second child thing!
Our son, the junior in college, still calls and sometimes jokingly says "do I have to go to school tomorrow," just like he did when he was little!
Kat
He's so stinkin' cute!
xoxo
Oh….I remember those days with my dad! I only wanted to get a degree in Equine Science. And he was not going for this. I was adamant that I wasn't going for a degree I had no interest in. He just didn't get it! How in the world could his daughter make a career in the equine business that would be well-paying and sustainable over the years? I did it.
I think one of my proudest moments was about 15 years ago, when he asked if I wanted to add on to my degree and attend vet school and he would foot the bill. This finally let me know he was very proud of my career, as he isn't a very emotional man!
Your boy will find his way. I just think he is going to need a big nudge from Mama! And by the way..good-looking young man :))
xo, misha