Small Teen Victories

On the way home from school, Youngest Son and I are talking. The topic of sending out his cards with bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah gifts for his friends comes up. Youngest Son does them in batches and he had completed a group yesterday (he has been invited to lots of celebrations this year!)

Youngest Son volunteers "I got my cards done allot faster this time."

Me with a monotone and supportive voice "Yes you did."

Youngest Son responds with a slight grin "Because I did not argue."

Me resisting the urge to be preachy "No you didn't."

Then my brain does a silent happy dance. 

Youngest Son work'in at the table ...