Miller has changed so much over the last 2 years that we have lived in Louisiana. Often I see pictures of him as a 12 or 13 year old and am taken aback because he looks so different now. He hit a growth spurt in 9th grade and suddenly turned into a manly looking thing. It is strange to have to look up to your baby.
Miller thrives on his friends and is very social. He thinks he cannot live without a phone and wants nothing more in life than to have a nice car and lots of money. (I am told this is normal teenage boy brain...I am hoping so.) He is super smart but does not enjoy exerting himself so his grades have slipped from straight A's to A's and B's. I can't complain about it, but I know he can do better. He took the ACT for the first time this month and scored a 26 without studying or trying.
I worry the most about Miller at this point in my life. I am sure it will change as my other kids grow into teen years. It is so hard watching your kids move into independence and allowing them to make their own decisions. I just pray that he chooses the right way all the time. He knows the gospel, and knows how to be happy. The worldly things can be so tempting, though. I pray for him daily. He is a good kid and has so much potential in life.
Miller has been the most supportive of me through the marriage separation. I know it is hard on him, just like it is for all of us, but he understands and has been loving and caring towards me about it. Most of the time he drives everyone in the house crazy with his noises and teasing, but he always reaches out to me at the right time. Example: on my birthday, I was sad about turning 40 and had a rough emotional day. As I went to bed, I found a hand written note from him by my bedside saying how much he loved me. It moved me to tears. I'm so grateful for my Miller!
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