Tonight was August's Priesthood Preview at church. It's hard to believe that this year he will turn twelve and become a Deacon. Of course we still have almost 12 months until then since his birthday is December 31. The Young Mens President talked about all of the milestones the young men will face between age12 and 17. It's boggles my mind to think that in a few more years he will be driving and dating. I just can't picture him doing that. Thankfully, that's still five years away. I think for the most part, girls are still not part of the equation for him.
"Hey, baby, want to look at my Pokemon cards?"
Nah, just not feeling it.
I started thinking about all of the trash guys were talking about at his age when I was growing up. To hear it, some of these guys were 11 year old Casanovas. Looking back now, I see that was the farthest thing from the truth. The girls that they purportedly had liasons with were always from some other place like Canada. I gathered that even then, they were either lying or Canadian chicks are real easy. I'm glad we've raised the boys with morals and are mindful of the friends they keep.
Ben, is a boy that we still worry about. During the Nevada game, we were all over at Bill's house to watch the Broncos grab a win in triple overtime. Our four boys and Bill's three girls were all playing nicely together. Suddenly in the fourth quarter, Bill's oldest daughter, Becca, who is nine, came out into the living room and exclaimed, "Ben just said to me, 'Give me some sugar, baby!'"
I think it took all of about .5 seconds for Brent and I to start busting out deep, hearty belly laughs.
While at the Priesthood Preview, the Deacons Advisor came up and related a story from when he and his wife substituted for Ben's primary class. He said that Ben was the smartest child in there and that he knew the answers to all of the questions. He said that he was pretty impressed. I started to beam with pride. Then he said, "Yeah, he also told some great stories. I don't even remember what one of them was about except that he said the term, 'Numb Nuts' in it. My wife and I thought it was hillarious."
My beaming quickly turned to head shaking and I think a groan escaped my lips.
On the plus side, he knows the gospel and is sharp. The downside, apparently he sees nothing wrong with using the term, "Numb Nuts" in church. I blame Shandy. She's the one who always uses vulgarity. I, on the other hand have the vocabulary of an angel. :)
Until next time, "Via Con Dios, Amigos!"
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first point....Canadian Chicks are not easy!!! At least some of the ones I grew up with weren't. Although my best friend did get pregnant her first year at BYU...she still claims she never actually had intercourse so she like Mary can claim the imaculate conception I guess! And her son is not 15...so maybe Canadian Chicks are easy. Just don't tell Randy! He will be upset!!!
second point....Ben cracks me up!!! Not to worry....I remember when Mitch was 5 and it was our first week attending our new ward in Maple Valley Washington...when Mitch walked up to the Primary President and said...and I quote..."Hi, my name is Mitchell Parker...who the hell are you???" Luckily she was a woman with a good sense of humour and he was welcomed with open arms!!! So, I think Ben will be just fine!!!
Point Three...I cannot imagine where sweet Ben would have heard the term "Numnuts!!!"
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