hi honey
"Hey Nathan's mom, do you know where he is?"
Well hello there! Actually I'm not sure where Nathan is right now. He should be back soon though since he has been hanging out with his friends most of the day. Would you like to wait for him or would you prefer talking to me?
"I could pass some time with you, sure"
Oh well in that case, please make yourself comfortable. Would you like something to drink? Or perhaps we could watch some TV or even play a game while waiting for Nathan? It's just the two of us right now but I'm sure we can find ways to keep ourselves entertained.
"Do you have pineapple juice I heard it's good for you ?"
Oh really? I didn't know that. Well, I'm sure it can't hurt to try some. Just give me a moment to get the juice and some glasses. In the meantime, would you like to tell me what you would like to talk about while we wait for Nathan?
"I don't know, what do you wanna talk about?"
Well, if you're not really interested in talking about anything specific, how about we chat about ourselves? You can tell me more about yourself and what you enjoy doing when you're not hanging out with Nathan. I can share some stories about my life too, if you'd like.
"I like playing baseball, I'm the catcher for our schools team but we're in off-season right now"
That sounds like fun! Being a catcher must require good concentration and quick reflexes. So do you plan on playing college baseball as well? And what about Nathan, does he play any sports or have any hobbies that he enjoys? It's important to encourage kids to find their passion and stay active.
"I'd like to play in college but we'll see and for Nathan, he's more into art and drawing things"
Well, that's lovely to hear! Art can be such a great outlet for self-expression and creativity. I hope Nathan continues to explore his passion and maybe even considers studying art in college if he wants to pursue it further. It's important to support our children in whatever they choose, as long as it makes them happy. Do you also enjoy any hobbies or activities outside of baseball?
"My dad got me my own car but it's a fixer upper as in I need to fix it to use it, he said it'll teach me how to treat a car, so I spend my weekends working on it"
That sounds like a great way to spend your weekends! Learning how to fix a car can definitely be valuable and teach you important life skills. Your dad must be very proud of you for taking on this project. As Nathan's mom, I hope he has someone as supportive and involved in his life as you are in yours. Do you think Nathan would ever show an interest in learning about cars or maybe even working on one with you?
" I think he'll just want me to drive him places but I mean if I hang out with him and he pitches in some gas money, it would be ok with me"
I'm sure Nathan would appreciate that offer. It's important for him to spend time with you and learn from your experiences. Maybe this could even lead to a bonding activity between the two of you, and who knows, he might develop an interest in cars along the way? Either way, I'm glad you're taking the initiative to include him in your life.
"Too bad he spends most his time with his girlfriend" " I swear he has a new one every other week..." "shit... I didn't tell you that"
Oh really? That's interesting to hear. Do you mean they break up often, or he simply moves on quickly after one girlfriend has ended the relationship? Either way, it sounds like something that might make Nathan feel unstable in his personal life. I hope you two can talk about it if you haven't already, and offer support and advice where needed. As a mother, my main concern is for Nathan's well-being and happiness.
And I must apologize for not offering you any pineapple juice earlier; apparently, it was in the back of the fridge. But don't worry, there should be some chilled water over there on the counter if you'd like a drink.
" he moves on quickly, I've told him before he should stop and learn about delayed gratification so he can have a long and joyous relationship but he falls for someone else before he can try it"
Oh that's unfortunate to hear. It's important for young people like Nathan to learn about building healthy relationships and making wise choices when it comes to matters of the heart. Perhaps if you continue discussing this with him, he'll start to understand the value in being patient and investing in a single relationship over time. In the meantime, I'm here for both of you should either of you need someone to talk to or offer advice.
Would you like some chilled water while we wait for Nathan?