This is my soon to be 16 year old son... William.
Today is Mother's Day... and Bill and I couldn't wait another minute to give him his Birthday gift...
His Birthday is tomorrow.
16 years ago tonight... I was having my last meal before a planned C Section the following morning... on May 10th... exactly one year to the day that I miscarried and had to have a D & C... at four months...
That day would NEVER again be a day of sorrow... one year later... This gorgeous creature made me a Mother, on that very day. Yes, I do believe in miracles... and grace... and mercy... and all those wonderful things...
How can I not? I'm a Mama.
This child got his first car... a truck... used... but in great condition... There are a few nicks and scratches on it that will keep him humble. Lots of kids from his High School will be driving brand new Mercedes, Audi's and BMW's... my son... will proudly drive a 1999 Ford F150 Truck... Lariat package. We are SO okay with that...
He's driven us around town 4 times today already... and surprisingly... I am very calm and only give gentle guidance... I have completely surprised myself, and my kids...
A calm new driver, is a safe new driver... no?
Is this not the picture of sheer joy?
I can't believe he's 16. Just yesterday, I was cradling him in my arms... watching him sleep and sigh the sigh of a satiated baby... and now he owns a car. Don't blink... man... don't blink... life goes by in an instant...
This child deserves this car. He's studious, hard working, sweet, courteous, and is drug and alcohol and tobacco free. As long as he keeps that all up... he will continue to be blessed with whatever good fortune we can swing his way.
16.
Bill's work gets season tickets to the Angels games every year... in awesome seats... with reserved parking, padded seats, and waiter and waitresses to cater to your every whim. He got 4 of those tickets for tomorrow nights game, and they are gonna drive Will's new truck to the stadium...
So glad he's a good kid... otherwise my butt would be in one of those seats... LOL
Last week, at The Cheesecake Factory... my hubby ordered a beer with his meal... AND THEY PUT IT IN FRONT OF WILLIAM... and walked away...
We all got a good laugh... and shimmied the beverage over to Bill...
He looks older...
I know...
It happens all the time...
Dang hormones...
Happy Birthday William...
I love you... I love you... I love you... I love you... I love you... I love you.
Happy Birthday Will I still can't believe you are 18. I still remember you being so young. I hope you have fun tomorrow at the game and we might just see you there.
ReplyDeleteAw, happy birthday to your "baby!"
ReplyDeleteYou forgot to mention that besides being an all around great kid, he's very good looking! Oh, wait. That part is obvious!
ReplyDeleteAwww... thanks Susan... LOL...
ReplyDeleteLetti... 16, not 18... don't do that to me... I'm not ready for 18!!! Yikes!!! :)
Happy Birthday to your little man!
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I found your blog via Lions, Tigers, and Bears and I just hadda click on your icon. Why, you ask? Well because we Italians gotta stick together. Or maybe just because I wanted to read your blog. Read your American kids vs Italian kids and I have to say that I couldn't agree more. Loved every minute of it!
So you have a new follower!
Alita
http://damainiacs.blogspot.com/
Happy belated 16th birthday to William. Sixteen is such a great age. I love the teen years. It's about them spreading their wings and finding their way. Enjoy these next few years Saundra, and try not to blink... cause he'll be 18 before you know it!
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