Jonny turns 15 tomorrow.

FIFTEEN!!

Jonny has come up with some unintentionally profound statements in the past around his birthday… tonight was no different.

When I was putting him to bed (yes I still put him to sleep), I let Jonny know how proud of him I was.

How proud I am of his character… and the young man he is developing into.

This was our conversation.

Me: “I’m proud of you Jonny. I’m proud of your character. You know, a lot of teenagers aren’t like you. They don’t want to follow rules or do what’s asked of them.”

Jonny: “why?”

Me: “I don’t know, bud. But a lot of people around your age want to push or break their boundaries. They want to rebel against everything, especially their parents.”

Jonny: “I know. But why don’t they want to follow the rules?”

Me: “I think most teenagers crave independence. They don’t want anyone telling them what to do.”

Jonny: “But without laws, there is chaos.”

😳 (Yes, he actually said that)

Me: “That’s true, buddy. That’s good insight. Who told you that?”

Jonny: “Nobody. It just makes sense.”

(This kid…)

Me: “Yes, well, it’s time for this ‘sense-making’ almost 15-year-old to go to bed.”

Jonny: “Dad?”

Me: “yeah?”

Jonny: “I’m proud of you for being my Daddy. There’s not many dads like you.”

🥹😭

Happy 15th buddy,

I’m so proud of you, Jonny.

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