I need to have a Kurt Vonnegut-like device installed into my head to keep me from forgetting all the birthdays that happen during the first few days of every month!
Well, Nicolas now hits the real teenager status because 13 is the probationary period in my opinion and the majority of high-school freshmen are 14. What’s next? I have no idea. I think he is more focused on living through the horrendous Winter Chicago is experiencing. May this Spring be awesome. I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart and memory for 14. I blame Alamo Drafthouse’s Summer of 1982 film series.
If you know him, wish him well. I will be scrambling for a good card and writing an e-mail asking Nicolas what he would like as a gift.