Category: Dear Son

Habits define us

West Orange High School Administration office
An afterthought two days ago to capture real life in real time.

 

Habits define us.

The first two days of High School have netted the 11-year tradition of a father-son hug in the school parking lot.

Was not sure about High School.

Glad it is continuing.

Potentially to continue as a 14-year habit tradition in his Senior year.

Habits.

Double-edged sword as it were.

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Organization is a great quality no matter where it’s applied

Windermere Prep School new student orientation
Cheryl and Chapin, center, waiting for me.

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation
A series of “No, don’t take my picture” pictures.

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation
Parent tour begins.

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation
parent orientation and Q&A.

 

Windermere Prep School new student orientation
Blisters make him the only barefoot student on campus.

 

Organization is a great quality no matter where it’s applied.

Great organization often looks effortless.

Deep down, we know it’s anything but.

Having both parents attend a new high school student orientation on a Monday takes considerable effort.

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Challenged him to figure it out in the next 14 days

Honeymoon bicycle trip
Organized to drive from Washington State University to Walt Disney World to start a new life.

 

Challenged him to figure it out in the next 14 days.

To prepare for the imminent changes in his life that High School will thrust upon him.

To up his game in owning and making the decisions that affect his life.

Less parenting, more empowering.

Scaling initiative.

To be prepared for life on his own.

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