In the money!

Hello everyone!  Sorry for the long time no post but the Rhino household has been busy with the beginning of summer, end of Rhino’s Sophomore year of high school {which the grades weren’t as stellar as previous years}, beginning of Civil War re-enactment and *drum roll please* Rhino getting his first J-O-B!!

Yes Rhino has gotten a job with our local

Today was his actual first day on the job and he really didn’t do anything but sit and watch videos BUT hey he does that at home and doesn’t get paid for it so…….

Needless to say Rhino is learning to adjust his schedule for work time now.  He’s going to be one busy child between working, soccer practice, still getting driving time in on his driver’s permit, Civil War, and just being a teenager.  Choices are being made and sometimes it’s not the choices he would like BUT they choices that have to be…..guess he truly is growing up!

Spring Fun

The weather is finally breaking around these parts so we headed out to the beach for some fun.  As you can see “the boys” are at their usual best behavior.

We’ve had a few questions on how Rhino has been doing, post ankle surgery…..does this answer your questions?

 Rhino is doing GREAT! and ready to get into soccer season {which starts June 16th}.

Embarrassing your teenage son 101

We’ve always told Rhino that if he didn’t need at least 5 good years of psychological help when he grows up, we failed him as parents!!

Tonight has been one of the funniest nights in the Rhino household and it all boils down to….mom embarrassing kid *insert evil laugh here*

If you happen to see the Rhino, ask him about the Sweet 16 party, Facebook, cell phone numbers, and Juniors. 

Yep this child is in for soo much psychological help the psychiatrist will be weeping with joy over the dollar amounts he’ll receive.  Luckily for Rhino, I do medical billing for psychiatric patients….I’ll give him a few hints on what to say!  *insert evil laugh again*

Because He asked!

Yes dear family/friends, Rhino asked for me to take some photos of him.  So I seized the moment like it was a gold ring and jumped right to it.

This is one of my favorites and a typical “rhino” pose

Looks like he’s getting ready to charge

No he doesn’t smile much….I think it’s genetic because this is what I do and what my dad does too!

a smirk, I love it!

riding the rapids, LOL

Update on the Rhino

Rhino is doing wonderfully.  We saw Dr. G today for the last time and had an appointment with PT Bob 2 days ago and they both have given him the go ahead to do full activity.  WOOOOO HOOOOOO!  And Christian seized that opportunity to start back into soccer.  He’s helping out with training/conditioning the 7th/8th grade team.  I don’t know who has the biggest smile on their face me when I see him come off the soccer field or Christian when he’s playing.

Other news, report card time is right around the corner {oh the joys in all the evil things that I can think of doing for bad grades…..now it can be…NO DRIVING…MUHAHAHHA!} and Rhino was sweating his Trig grade but at the last minute he pulled a 98% on his Trig test which boosted his grade tremendously.  Very proud of him for that one!

Speaking of driving, Rhino is also getting his time driving behind the wheel in.  He’s still nervous in traffic and won’t get on the thru way yet but heck he’s only had his permit for 2 weeks.  At least he hasn’t run onto any sidewalks yet, LOL!