Hey Boy

I have always corrected people when they refer to me a "boy" in the south.  It has been a cause for some heated discussions over the past 5 years but its a point that I feel very strongly about.

There is one person on this planet who I'll allow to address me as "boy" and that's my father.  Its a respect point, a traditional pecking order of such, which I even feel compelled to honor with my step son, as his father is the only one who will address him in that fashion.  

33 weeks down

Baby boy Pressley will be here very soon.  Now comes my time to step to the plate and prepare my child for whatever the universe has in store for him.  Which battles to fight? which to let go? If this kid is anything like his parents an independent and strong personality will be likely.  I wonder how old this child will be the first time he exclaims to someone.

"Excuse me sir, there's only one person on the planet who addresses me as that, and your not him."  Thank you kindly.

That's my boy!