As I think back to June 26th, 1996 it is clear as a bell. LABOR SUCKED, all 26 hours of it. The outcome - so incredibly worth it! Today, 13 years later, I have an amazing teenager. Did I really say that? I have a teenager, I have a teenager. I'm going to have to say it a few more times before it sinks in. I have a teenager. It just sounds wrong. Boy 1 is turning out to be young man anyone would love to call their son. He is very funny, warm, kind, caring, strong and adaptable. He is truly a great asset to this family. If I ever need him to help with anything, he does it *happily* after a little huffing and eye rolling. ;-) I mean come on he wouldn't be a teenager without a little eye rolling and huffing - right?
In the past 13 years Boy 1 has gone through more than most kids his age. He has lived in 5 states, 2 countries and 9 different homes; he has switched school districts 6 times. He has lived through his dad being deployed two times (once for 12 months & once for 15 months), this is something many children can't even fathom. He has seen his small family of three grown into a family of 6....this was something he wasn't too excited about, "come on more kids"?! Although he loves them all more than he is willing to admit! He is a fantastic big brother - when he isn't beating on them! I believe with all this constant change in his life, it has only made him a stronger person, more adaptable, more adventurous....although it does take some coaxing to get him to do many things that might be considered dangerous (ex - scuba diving), but that isn't a bad thing! However, one thing that always remains the same is the love his dad and I have for him - Boy 1, that will never change. I hope you had a fantastic birthday. I love you all the way to the stars and back.
13 years ago....26 June 1996
Today, 26 June, 2009
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ARMYGRL120
6/26/2009 02:18:58 pm
Trish, you are a super mom in case you needed someone to remind you of that! The kids are so lucky to have you as a "crazy" mom! ;o)
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Gram
6/27/2009 12:23:54 am
Happy Birthday Big D!! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you.
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Staci
6/28/2009 06:15:30 am
Wow - It really does not seem like 13 years ago that little guy came into the world. You have a .... teenager. WOW.
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Melanie
6/29/2009 12:38:25 am
Happy Birthday! Hope it was a great one! Love, Aunt Mel
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Stacy
7/1/2009 12:12:25 am
Happy late b-day D!! WOW 13 I was at the hospital when u came into this world CRAZY!!
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