Yesterday I had a date with my eighth grader. It was awesome. He is awesome. We went to lunch at Kneaders. Also awesome. This child has some great qualities, he is kind and compassionate, he is a leader, he's smart, handsome and has a fun sense of humor. He is close to the Spirit and regularly recieves inspiration. Sometimes he is wise beyond his years. He also has some personal challenges that make him a challenge to parent. He is anxious and often irritable. We have had many long days since March (since birth really, but this go around has been since March), but I feel like we/he have made an upward turn. It was refresing to visit with him about friends and dancing and growing up. He has always been a mama's boy, but he is developing a great relationship with his dad. They both need that. I need that. I get so sit back and watch them blossom rather than having to referee....