Another AJ page as part of my intentional quest for little joys of life. Parenting teenagers is so emotional that one must be content with whatever crumbles one gets. That day, he talked to me AND wanted to study... double victory as far as this momma is concerned.

The journaling reads:

This mirror selfie didn't happen because my son bellowed NOODLES from the kitchen just as I was about to press the button. I was ready, smile and all, poised for a good shot, but turned on an instinct to see what he was on about. Him standing there all disappointed we were out of his favorite instant noodles was a sight to behold. Hair disheveled, chocolate milk in hand, he looked every bit the endearing kid he still is 'Can you get them?' He stared at me. 'And hurry up so we can study, 'cause I'm going out later,' he added impatiently. I nodded, reminding myself it was all one step at a time, and went shopping grateful to have shared this wonderful moment of connection with him.