Baby Steps

Many teachers I know dread parent conferences. They just don't like to sit down across for a student's parents and critique that child. Me, I enjoy it. I love to tell parents how their child is growing and maturing. I spent much of my doing that, to come home and realize that, I too, am growing and maturing.

I am beyond fifth grade math and science, and I am beyond puberty. Not growing and maturing in those ways! Without Jeff around, which don't get me wrong, I do not like one bit, I have been forced to do things for myself. There were a lot of things I didn't have to worry about because I knew Jeff took care of them.

This is being brought to my attention at this time because, I am planning my trip to New York City for my run at Yankee Stadium. By the way, did you donate yet? https://www.drcrf.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=447&frsid=7095 Normally I would go to New York with Jeff. He took care of everything. All I had to do was pack my stuff and go along for the ride. Jeff would lead wherever we went, and without a care in the world I followed. It's kind of pathetic when you think about it.

Without trying to sound to idiotic and naive, I am proud to say I figured out my trip to New York all by myself. I know when I need to be in Poughkeepsie to catch the train. I know what time I will arrive at Grand Central Station. I know what time I have to be at Yankee Stadium for my run. I am beaming with pride. Little old me, did that all by myself! Well, there are a few details still lingering, like how to get from Grand Central to Jonathan's apartment. And believe me when I say, I have no idea how to get from Jon's apartment to Yankee Stadium in the morning. Good thing Jon will be there to lead me!

When you think about it, it's amazing that I am able to live my everyday life, isn't it? Considering my inattention to details, I have made it quite far. Wow, Jeff, you must be thinking about what a lucky guy you are right now.

I'm on my way out to basketball. Surprisingly, I know exactly how to get there and back.