It's 'cause Susan hasn't been around....
Susan, I just read your stuff from last night about your son not having grown...that's how 16 year old was (is, but changing finally). They all do it at different times....our Pediatrician said if there was no sign by his 15th birthday they might want to test a few things to make sure all was in order, but by 15 there were signs that changes were coming, and at 16 changes have started...
Susan, cool that you are getting Lexi a car. Dave has been driving a Volvo for 8 years that he is going to give Patrick (and trust me, he can't wait.) It's sporty enough, but very safe. I'm sure he'd rather have a truck-y thing because that's what so many boys drive, but Dave thinks they are rollover risk...and gas eaters. Because of cruise and insurance and stuff, though, Dave may not get his new car until the Spring, so Patrick will have to cool his jets...but I'm thinking one thing Santa could get Patrick is some pre-paid gasoline...he doesn't have a job and isn't in a hurry to get one...he isn't going to have much of a social life if he tries to pay for gas and fun out of his allowance...($15 per week). Hmmmm...something to look into.
Jen, you're still having heartache?