It has begun
I’ve both looked forward and dreaded this day at the same time. Aiden is now a Cub Scout. They tried to guilt me into serving as his Den Leader this year. With all of the other new responsibilities I have, I figured it would be too much to take that on this year. I did say I’d serve as an assistant (as did half the other dads).
Back when we were part of Sonlife/Southside/Summit, I got to know Blair pretty well. I think when I met him he was still a recruiter for the Scouting District in that area. We talked Scouting one day and he said that some people have it written all over them that they’re a prime candidate to recruit to be an adult volunteer. And he said I had that aura about me.
“Oh,” I said, “we have a big ol’ L for ‘Loser’ engraved on our foreheads, do we?”
“Something like that,” he laughed.
Notice he didn’t deny said charge. Since Scouting was such a big part of my life I’m sure that if Aiden continues that I’ll step into a larger leadership position. I’ve always been scared that I’m going to somehow pressure him into staying in Scouting when he really doesn’t want to. The last thing I want is for him to hate Scouting. Of course, I’d also love to see him someday achieve Eagle. But that’s a long way off. First we have to make it through Tiger Cubs.
awwwwww! he’s adorable.
danni was a girl scout for 7 flippin years. i somehow got suckered into leading. i did have a co leader and, as it turned out, she was one of my best friends, so it worked out, but still. i feel for ya man.
We went to a Pack meeting last week and I remembered how much I hate regular Pack meetings. Hated them as a Cub Scout. Still don’t like them too much.
Maybe I’ll wait until he gets into Boy Scouts (if he goes into Boy Scouts – I don’t want to pressure him).
Oh my gosh.. I could just cry my eyes out. He is ADORABLE. What a dream, Matt. I’m sure there will be many other years of leadership ahead for you.. This is just the beginning. 🙂
Liz
I’m just a kid livin’ the dream, man! 🙂