Snow in the Desert

Nick started texting me early this afternoon, with the news that it is snowing. Snowing in Arizona, what a deal. Actually he is in the mountains so snow is a very real possiblity as you can see from the photo below. He says the freaking desert can't make up its mind. Hot or cold, wet, or dry, rain or snow. :)



Nick also purchased a car. He was itching to have his own wheels again, and I totally understand. He originally was looking at a 02 Sunfire, and wound up after several disccusions with a 2005 Ford Focus. He did attempt to get a new car loan, but with his age, lack of credit, and the fact he has less than a year with the Army he was turned down, and wound up with this car.




The loan is not one I would of been willing to take on with the terms it comes with, but Nick thought it was worth it. This was the thing I was talking about a few post back. The learning our new roles as Mother and adult Son. I did good though. I told him my thoughts, what I would do in his spot ( I can do that looking back, but if I was his age again, and in his situation I think I possibly would of jumped at it too) and left the decision to him. He asked if I was mad or disappointed. I told him no, but that I didn't want to hear him grumble when he had no money left to do anything with.

As a mother I want to jump out there and protect him from the big bad world and loan sharks such as the one who were the only ones willing to loan a kid money. They see these kids coming and prey upon their naivity, and eagerness. What ever happened to shaking a service persons hand, and giving them a break for protecting our great nation?

Pretty car though don't you think?



Also I wanted to let you all know I had a wonderful birthday. Your wishes sure made the day brighter. And yes Nick called. He didn't forget. He sent me a txt bright and early (sneaking it in between pt and classes risking getting in trouble) and then called me that night. :)

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