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My Baby Boy is 19 Today!

2007-08-17

Not only is he my baby boy, he's my only boy and the baby of the family.  The youngest of 5 children.  A man among women!  Yes, he grew up with 4 sisters.  He probably knows far more about PMS than any young man should. 

Of course I remember the moment he was born.  We had no idea if he would be a boy or a girl.  It seems he was shy in utero  and would turn every time I had an ultrasound.  So right up until the doc held him up, we thought for sure we had girl number 5.  You can imagine our delight at finally having a boy.

I had a couple years with just him when all his sisters were in school.  We used to sit in a blue swivel rocker everyday in the afternoons and either watch a video, read a book or just talk until he fell asleep.  Some days I would just sit there and hold him until I had to pick the girls up at the bus stop.  I realized very early on that I needed and wanted to take advantage of every moment I could with my children and my bond with my son was and is exceptionally strong.  Naturally I love each of children and have a special bond with all of them but, there was always something about my boy.  He seemed to think from a very early age that it was his job to watch over me.  I'm not quite sure where that came from but, I've always found it to be very sweet and endearing. 

And now he's 19 and will start college on Monday.  It's hard for me to believe.  It feels like he should still be playing with Eric and Andy in the backyard, using sticks as swords, wearing his cowboy boots with shorts (that was a sight), holding his blankey and sucking his thumb.  But, he's legally an adult, a man and I'm so proud of the man he's become. 

So to my sweet, sweet son, Happy Birthday!  May all your dreams come true. I Love You.

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A journey through life... (2007-09-02)
Awesome ode to your baby boy....

ggirl (2007-08-21)
Little boys (and grown ones) and their moms have a very, very special relationship. Congratulations on raising a young man you're so proud of. And happy birthday, baby boy!

Raychel (2007-08-17)
well 1st congrads to you!It sounds like you did an awesome job raising your son...so give yaself an atta girl!! And best of luck to your son with school...

Barnabus (2007-08-17)
Nice piece of writing Doe, and SUPER Happy Birthday to the 'Baby'!!!!

Mary Mary Quite Contrary (2007-08-17)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DOE'S SWEET SON! :)

Hardcore_Pyro (2007-08-17)
That's so cool. Happy Birthday from us to your son.

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