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Thirteen years ago today, I was awakened at 3:00 am by both of my grandmothers pestering me in a dream. They were insisting that I get out of bed and go straight to the ladies room…IMMEDIATELY…They kept telling me that my brand new mattress was about to be horribly ruined if I didn’t get up RIGHT NOW. Annoyed that my dream~visiting grandmothers wouldn’t leave me alone, I got up, went to the bathroom and my water broke...hand to God..true story...(Thanks for the heads up on the mattress, Grandmas!)
Fast forward twelve hours to 3:30 pm…I’m ready to have my baby and BAM! The power goes out in 10 states! No kidding! Uh, hello!? What happened to that nice epidural drip!? Ahhh, thank you, generator, for turning my epidural drip back on! Finally, straight up at 5:00 pm, my first child was born.
I'd like to thank the hospital for having a soda fountain right outside my room...this kept Chilly entertained all through my labor (as well as his thirst quenched.) There's nothing like the sound of someone filling up with ice and soda to make your labor go more smoothly...especially when you're at the point where you can't have any more liquids.
I'd also like to thank Chilly for ditching me the minute he saw the needle used for the epidural. Yep, he ran out of the room (probably to the soda fountain.) I can finally laugh about it, Chilly...it only took me thirteen years to see the humor.
Connor’s first few years were filled with many health challenges. Someday I’ll share that story. Today, however, is for celebrating because my son is now a teenager!
I am truly excited for him! (and a wee bit wistful too.) Connor is a kind, compassionate young man. He’s very smart and has a wicked sense of humor! He wants to pursue a career in medicine (specifically cardiology.) I have no doubt he will achieve that goal! He’s an old soul!
As I reflect on the past 13 years, I am filled with memories laced with Legos, Buzz Lightyear, Star Wars, video games, and a Monopoly obsession. He has developed great taste in music and can rock his guitar like a pro. He makes me laugh every day with his crazy sense of humor. He's also a top-notch zombie assassin. I love to annoy him with my "awesome" singing when we play Rock Band together.
Happy Birthday, awesome kid of mine! I’m so proud to be your mother. You are my greatest teacher, and I love you with my whole heart. Here’s wishing you a fantastic thirteenth year! You rock!
Happy Birthday, Teen Caveboy!
xoxo
Love,
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Happy birthday to your boy!
Happy Birthday!!!
It's funny I wrote a post today about my grandmother coming to me in dreams.
Happy Birthday to your son!
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And if the lights went out when I was in labor I would've convinced myself it was some sort of crazy harbinger of doom and totally freaked. Every time I went into labor I got really irrational...
Happy Birthday to your beautiful son!
May the teen years be smooth flowing and uneventful for you both ; )
So great you added all those photos! Thanks for sharing and
HAPPY BDAY BIG GUY!
love that your grandmas helped keep your mattress clean! (They must have been really great housekeepers to band together and send you that dream!)
Fun post ... love seeing him "grow up."
love that your grandmas helped keep your mattress clean! (They must have been really great housekeepers to band together and send you that dream!)
Fun post ... love seeing him "grow up."
Tons of happy birthday wishes to your son, and just as many happy birth day blessings to you, too, sweetie!
Big hugs,
♥ Jessica
So sad that kids have to grow up isn't it? Glad you have such a nice one though!
Kelly
Jamie :)
Happy Birthday to Connor and you to mom! You give meaning to the word "birth"day ;)
Denise
Happy B-day!!!!
Ok chilly really running out of the room and the fountain, that just is not cool dude ... LOL :)
Gorgeous family pictures my dear!
I know you are a great kid...you deserve a wonderful birth-day!
Sending best wishes from Ontario!!