Ben had his annual physical yesterday. Being a teen he was given the option of having me leave the room during his examination. An option I wish he had taken the doctor up on. What is it with teenage boys and hygeine? I’m sorry, but “When was the last time you washed these boxers?” is not the correct answer to the question “When was the last time you changed your underwear?”

The concerns we had over a lump he discovered near a nipple have been put to rest. Sort of. I’m not quite sure how I’m supposed to react to “It’s normal. A percentage of boys get them during breast development.” Other than maybe snicker. :o)