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
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