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This weekend I got to go to my nephew's graduation picnic - it was a nice time, although the heat was unbearable.
My son and I seemed to really connect. Early in the day we were getting ready to go and he was dressed in longish, dark shorts with one black knee-high and one blue, knee-high sock on (OK so fashion maven he's not) and I looked at him and commented how he looked like he was wearing jodhpurs. I was teasing him and he started laughing and I started laughing and pretty soon, both of us were laughing so hard we were crying. I NEVER do this with ANYONE else. He is the ONLY person I laugh with like this.
At the picnic we got to play Frisbee together, he taught me how to throw a football properly and we played badminton where he handed me my ass on a platter. He even played left handed as a 'handicap' - we laughed and had fun with each other.
When we got home, he called one of his band-mates to talk about practice. He was informed that another band had inquired about using him and that they were being offered a chance to go 'record' in NYC and would Tony be interested in going to New York with them to play on the album.
WOW!
He came to me immediately and said: "Mom I know you are probably going to freak, but I need to do this, it's the opportunity of a lifetime."
In that moment I knew it was time for him to go - to spread his wings and fly. I knew I could not (nor did I want to) hold him back. I hugged him and congratulated him.
Today he drives out to Erie, PA in order to practice with the new band to see if it's a good 'fit'. I am very proud of him (and scared to death too but incredibly happy at the same time).
*sobs* "My baby's growing up" (just kidding)....
But indeed, he really is...and I really *AM* very proud of him. This is incredible and I wish him all the best.
Break a leg, son.
My son and I seemed to really connect. Early in the day we were getting ready to go and he was dressed in longish, dark shorts with one black knee-high and one blue, knee-high sock on (OK so fashion maven he's not) and I looked at him and commented how he looked like he was wearing jodhpurs. I was teasing him and he started laughing and I started laughing and pretty soon, both of us were laughing so hard we were crying. I NEVER do this with ANYONE else. He is the ONLY person I laugh with like this.
At the picnic we got to play Frisbee together, he taught me how to throw a football properly and we played badminton where he handed me my ass on a platter. He even played left handed as a 'handicap' - we laughed and had fun with each other.
When we got home, he called one of his band-mates to talk about practice. He was informed that another band had inquired about using him and that they were being offered a chance to go 'record' in NYC and would Tony be interested in going to New York with them to play on the album.
WOW!
He came to me immediately and said: "Mom I know you are probably going to freak, but I need to do this, it's the opportunity of a lifetime."
In that moment I knew it was time for him to go - to spread his wings and fly. I knew I could not (nor did I want to) hold him back. I hugged him and congratulated him.
Today he drives out to Erie, PA in order to practice with the new band to see if it's a good 'fit'. I am very proud of him (and scared to death too but incredibly happy at the same time).
*sobs* "My baby's growing up" (just kidding)....
But indeed, he really is...and I really *AM* very proud of him. This is incredible and I wish him all the best.
Break a leg, son.
posted by Colette at 1:33 PM
3 Comments:
wow, congrats guys! i'm so happy that your relationship seems to be evolving the way it should, and what a great opportunity for Tony! fingers crossed!
love you...
Congratulations! That is certainly good news! The best I've heard today!
Tell your son that thepoetryman wishes him the best!
Peace.
wow..so amazing to hear that you have such a good relationship with your son...and a chance of a lifetime for him- very exciting...
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