There is HOPE!!!

To say that our oldest likes to try my patience is an understatement. He has his own opinions and when they don't mesh with mine, there is usually some contention (yelling, stomping, doors slamming)...I wonder if he or I will make it out of this phase alive. However, then there are days when I realize he is a pretty good kid. Today I asked Chris to mow the lawn, he didn't really want to, but did (he needs the money!). Our next door neighbor was also out mowing his lawn. Our neighbor suffers from asthma and back problems and had to take a break from his mowing for a bit. Chris noticed and proceeded to head over to his yard and finished it...without any prompting from me! Yes, there is hope! :)

Our neighbor's abandoned mower

Chris stepping in to take over