I am at Rush Creek for a few days with Tommy and Lauren (for a day). Jen and I had our fourth or fifth or sixth "come to Jesus" conversation with Tommy Friday night. His debate skills, obfuscation and deft deflection abilities have him ripe for a career in politics. At no point, not once, was there an acceptance of responsibility, apologies or earnest intentions to improve expressed. It's all blocked by a broad spectrum of development milestones still to come. Jen and I recognize the limitations in place and made clear that Summer was to be his transition out of our home and out on his own. Joining him on this trip he had planned felt like an opportunity to reset at a new level of understanding akin to rising from a dive and acclimating to the changing pressure. I am glad to be here with them both. I drove separately so we have options. He has to head out early Tuesday while I will enjoy solo time and a hike or two perhaps in the valley. It's refreshing to be in this beautiful place.
