It's been a big week for Thomas

I had really wanted to write earlier in the week, but this was a crazy week.  With the kids grown, I don't normally have weeks as busy as this one anymore, but sometimes it happens.

A week ago yesterday, Thomas finished his classes he is taking to receive his CDL.  Yesterday he finished the driving requirements and will take his test this coming week.  Because he is in the process of earning his CDL, he's been hired by the local lumberyard and hardware store in town.  His first day was Monday, and he is thrilled that he's working his first 40-hour week job.  We are so proud of him, and he really likes this job so far.  The evening of his very first day, Andrew took him to purchase his very first "real" car.  It's a nice one too!  He was able to afford a 2020 Chevy Malibu with about 40k miles on it.  He had always wanted (and still wants) a truck, but he realized that the insurance, and especially the gas mileage, would not be things he wanted to pay right now.  We are so proud of how Thomas is adulting these days!