Sweet 17

It is Ben's 17th birthday today, so Sam, Amy and I went with him to a steak restaurant (his choice) for lunch.  

Amy had never had steak before and halfway through the meal it became apparent that hers was not great, too tough and sinewy.  As it was such a disappointment and as she'd struggled to eat even a third of it I complained to the waiter.  The boys were aghast - "but I didn't know you could do that Mummy, I thought only Daddy did stuff like that".

We got some free puddings on the house.  

Has left me tonight reflecting on the differences of how people, even family perceive us, and how we perceive ourselves...

Happy birthday lovely boy - so very proud of you and the fine young man (I perceive) you to be.  

xxx