12 on the 12th

It is really hard to explain how in the world I have a 12 year old. It's true, my little boy is 12 years old and getting ready to receive the Priesthood. I hope I can sit through the Sacrament without giggling. Richard is...Richard. What more can I say. To know him is to love him...or not, depending on who you are. With him it's all or nothing and anything I say does not sway him in the least! He has a brilliant mind which he occasionally decides to use. I wish I knew how to channel it in the proper direction. He loves playing any and all sports and is enjoying scouts. He is the only Deacon in our ward...surrounded by girls. Merrill keeps telling him that in a few years he'll like that, but for now not so much. He does list himself as "in a relationship" on face book which is so funny to me. I love teasing him about it, and in all honesty, I am actually impressed with this girl (not always the case). I don't think I am prepared to raise a 12 year old boy. I catch myself biting my tongue A LOT lately and it's still not even close to enough. Is there some sort of group I can join for having a 12 year old boy? For the first time in my life I get Beavis and Butt-head. He's got the same little laugh they had going on and he's never seen it. I never knew boys actually acted like that in real life...they do! Please pray for me, I have a feeling I'll need it over the next several years. Happy Birthday Richard. I truly love you more than you know.