House Guest

Our 12-year-old nephew came into town last week. He's so tall and mature that I kept forgetting that he is still a kid. Whenever I offered him a beverage, I'd have to stop and remember not to offer him a beer. Plus, it just seemed that I should be able to hand him the keys to the car and let him make his own plans for the day. How frustrating it must be to be a minor and have to depend on others for your every need and desire. It was pretty cool to have someone to go see silly movies with and laugh at all your stupid jokes. I suppose when it's your own kid, they don't think you are quite so funny. I miss having him around.