Monday, January 28, 2013

Teenager in the House!!!




Today I am celebrating my teenager!!!  He is seventeen and when he smiles at me, through his braces, I just grab the chance to store the smile in my heart.  This week we will venture into the world of driving!  As we fill out all the forms to start behind the wheel in my tank....I hear this song going over and over in my head.

Wayne Watson wrote songs as he experienced life with his sons and to this day I treasure the repeated memories of those songs.  Watercolored Ponies to Teenager in the House, he reminds us of the joy of parenting.  If you have a chance....listen.

Here is my teenager son cleaning the bathroom....and yes, that is the mop!!  He thinks this is the best way...I just laughed and took a picture.  It is his bathroom, I don't have to use it.  How fast they grow.






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34 comments:

  1. AngelaJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    If a teenage boy is cleaning the bathroom, take it any way it comes:) I can't believe how time is flying!

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  2. camp and cottage livingJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Janette
    That is really memory making. Will he ever live this method of cleaning down? Priceless, indeed.
    I agree, at least he cleans.

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  3. NancyJanuary 28, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Oh our boys....don't we love them....they certainly hold a special place in our hearts and those remembered hugs and kisses will last a life time......I will pray the driving lessons will go smoothly....If he's like my son, he probably already knows how to drive.hahahah

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  4. AngelJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Great photo op! I can see your son is very creative by the way he obviously thinks outside the box when it comes to cleaning methods. :)


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  5. SandyJanuary 28, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I think boys just naturally know how to drive. Seth got behind the wheel and it was like he'd been driving all his life.
    As for cleaning his bathroom...wow! Amazing!
    I remember those Wayne Watson songs. Whatever happened to him anyway??

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  6. DebbieJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Oh there are soo many things I miss about having a teenaged boy in the house! His method of cleaning is hysterical, but I agree, whatever works for him...at least he's cleaning! HUGS

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  7. myletterstoemilyJanuary 28, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    oh, how i love those awkward, adorable
    teenage boys! i used to wake up on
    saturday mornings not sure how many
    were sleeping in my basement. :)

    many blessings on your new driver. may
    the Lord hem him in, behind and before.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Janette,
    Teenagers are fascinating to me. As my daughter once very wisely said,
    "We can't help it, Mom! We aren't human yet!"
    I love the way they think and the ideas they come up with. I hate that there are so many of them struggling. My heart goes out to them. It is a blessing to love my daughter's friends, and encourage them.

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  9. LisaJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    I am soooo impressed that he is cleaning his bathroom! Now that kid was raised right! LOL!
    PS Good luck with the driving. My 17 year old has had her license a year and I still stress when she has to get on the freeway.:)

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  10. Leslie @ Farm Fresh FunJanuary 28, 2013 at 3:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing these blessings... Too soon these years are coming... Your kids are as inspiring as you!
    xoxo

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  11. Pom PomJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Oh, what a good boy! I hope the driving goes well, Janette!

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  12. MaryannJanuary 28, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Wow you have a son who cleans the bathroom! I do miss teenage sons in the house, it was never a dull moment to be sure. Enjoy the driving lessons, you are right time goes by so quickly!

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  13. VeeJanuary 28, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    I may take a tip from him! That has got to be an easier way to clean the shower...not sure about the counter, though.

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  14. Lea @ CiCis CornerJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Oh, I so remember the song, "Water Colored Ponies." That brings back so many memories!

    Good idea, using a mop, he may be on to something!

    Wishing you a wonderful week!

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  15. Debbie PetrasJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I like the way he cleans the bathroom with that mop. And Janette, at least it gets it clean. :) He is growing up quickly and before you know it he'll be off to college. I see you treasuring up these memories in your heart.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  16. Brenda Lazzaro Yoder,January 28, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I love this. All three of my teenage boys held down the house/farm this past weekend while we went to see my daughter in Va. They did a great job! They make me laugh and smile, too. Thanks for sharing this!

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  17. SharonJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Had to chuckle at the mop-technique!! Oh my goodness, yes - how fast they grow. My oldest son just recently turned 30!! (How could he do that? I'm only 29...ahem).

    Cute post!

    GOD BLESS!

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  18. TannaJanuary 29, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    You have wonderful cause for celebration!!! Love the mop technique... might have to try that myself. LOL! blessings ~ tanna

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    funny - I've not seen a mop clearning like that -- so I am giggling --my kids HATED to clean the bathroom but they did it anyway.. Oh boy,, fun times ahead for the teenager -- under the wheel - total freedom -??? -- for who - HAHA! The best of times still ahead..
    Hugs..


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  21. VickieJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    Hi Janette!

    Aw, it'd be nice to have a teenage boy in my house again... sigh... I loved it when my boys were home. Our house was the place where all the friends came and hung out and ate all our food. It was wonderful!

    LOVE his cleaning method! Hey, at least he's cleaning!

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  22. podsoJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Cheers for your son cleaning his bathroom. Happy driving lessons!

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  23. Cecilia Marie PulliamJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I remember those days...seems like a long time ago now. My youngest is now approaching 32. Wow. Interesting cleaning technique. I am with you on the mom discretion. Getting a teenager, especially a boy to clean the bathroom is a feat in itself and nothing should be said to discourage the effort!

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  24. DebbieJanuary 30, 2013 at 5:14 AM

    You raised your son(s) to clean the bathroom! Aside from the fact that he is a handsome teenager and that you also raised him in in a home that pointed all things to the Lord Jesus Christ, the bathroom thing might be my favorite thing about him.

    It's just cute that he mops the counter. Betcha Benjamin copies that little move.

    Happy Birthday to Him!

    (Now, I need to go back and read to see if I missed a post while I was away. )

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    While in middle school Logan came home and said, "In class the teacher was asking about things we'd done. He asked how many of us had cleaned a bathroom and I was one of only three that raised my hand." I hate cleaning bathrooms but I hate it more when it is dirty. Kudos to your son for doing his part!

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    your son is gorgeous and your mom heart is pumping with joy that I can hear it way over here. It's awesome. Driver's ed....I"m in the middle of it with my 16 yr. old. A huge happy birthday to your boy!!!!

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