Ben & Alex are 17!

I have no idea how we got to this point..... but I have two sons that turned 17 today. 17! Seventeen! S-e-v-e-n-t-e-e-n!!!

In one year they will register to vote. They will register for the draft "Selective Service". They may leave home to go away to college. One year. I know it sounds cliche... but it seems like they were just one year old... and now just one more year before our society considers them "adults".

While we have our challenges (who doesn't?)... I have to say I am proud of both Ben and Alex. They are great young men with great hearts. And it's great to look back over 17 years and to think of how thankful I am to be their dad.

For his birthday Cherie and I took Alex to breakfast (and let him go in late for school) while Miyah was at preschool. Ben had a French project that was due first period... so he chose to go out for dinner instead (which was a great opportunity for him to choose a place where he could get his favorite... steak) so Alex will stay home while Miyah's sleeping so we can spend time with Ben. We'll have cake and ice cream before we take Ben out for dinner. Just a simple day celebrating with them.

Happy Birthday, Ben & Alex. I love you guys!!