Boys are so much fun to raise...I really mean that! They bring so much diversity, not that girls don't add their own little flair to life.

I called Stephan last night to see how his week was going and ended up having to leave a voice message - pretty typical...he's a pretty busy 16 year old with work, school and friends.

He called me back about 9:30, just as Criminal Minds was really starting to get good. I've come to realize that whenever he starts out a call with, "Dad, I've got a question to ask you..." this is going to be interesting, because he's done his homework and ready to present his case. He wants to get a tattoo in the middle of his back that a friend drew for him!

Being a supportive Dad, I let him make his case...before I told him no! He told me that if I said it was OK, his mom would take him to get the tattoo, since he's under age. I told him, when he turns 18, he won't need my permission and can get the tattoo at that point. It's not that I'm against tattoos, I'm not, I'm just against tattoos on my 16 year old son.

I know this isn't over yet, so I'm looking forward to the next round in this battle.