the boys

I don't write about my boys anymore.   It's one of those things that dwindles as the kids get older and they become their own people.  A privacy issue of sorts... because who am I to write about their current condition?
I feel the need catch of glimpse of them now... honestly for the documentation before I forget :)

Daniel has pretty much outgrown us.  (As soon as he pulls his stuff together, I picture him flying the coop).   He is working full time as an auto technician.  He is out with the guys alot, traveling to visit his girlfriend, or driving to pick up car parts from all over the state.
Honestly, we don't know what he's doing besides wasting alot of money.  He shows up occassionally to sleep.  (which is why were are starting to charge rent this month).
His car is his hobby. (along with traveling, camping, skateboarding, and whatever else he's out doing.)
 Most recently his car "broke" (his word).... and he disassembled that entire thing and cluttered up our garage and driveway for several weeks with a zillion car parts. (95% still lingers).
I don't know all of the technical stuff.... but I know he had to get a new (to him) block/engine/whatev.    I'm honestly super impressed by his persistance and determination to rebuild his car.   As far as I know, it's running again and I think he's currently trying to resolve "where that leak is coming from".
I see so much of Thayer in him.   The mechanic, the chill, the adventurous spirit.

Lucas is still around.   He comes out of his gaming cave for the occassional meal.   He is working 20-30 hours at the same local pizza joint where Daniel spent several years.   I love that they both started in pizza.  I often state that my boys should buy the business when the owners retire.  (sometimes I think I'm joking... and sometime I think it should totally be our family goal)
Lucas is a senior in high school this year.  He is an all "A" student... who never studies or does homework, as far as we can see.    He's still involved with the culinary course at the Tech Center, and plans to attend the community college next fall.    I'm not sure what he is thinking for future, but the community college offers culinary courses as well.... which would make my pizza dream more viable. :)
Lucas is helpful, particularly when others need his assistance.   We get some hesitation at home but he generally completes a task with little complaint.   Yesterday, he spent over an hour cleaning out our gutters.  He is very resourceful when it comes to labor.  I also see much of Thayer in him.   The problem solver, the quick thinking, the chill.

I'm proud of both boys.  Today is the first day in a long time that we have plans to go to lunch together.    :)
Should be interesting.
Teenagers.