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Before bed on Saturday night I looked over at Matt & said, "no offense but today I told Parker he was the best thing that ever happened to me." Matt laughed and said, "I told Parker that today, too."
The ways this young man has changed our lives, it is just too big for words. The other day I was debating with him about something (kid loves to debate) and he said, "Mom, it is my job to tell you the truth. It is not my job to make you believe me."
I about fell down dead. He is so smart. Smarter than most adults I know, I have said before. He just gets it, what is in his yard and what is not. Maybe that is why he is always having so much fun. Because when you just focus on what is yours, there is a lot of time left to enjoy life.
Just like when I was terrified about what everybody thought of me being a teen mom, I looked into those knowing brown eyes & I knew if I just focused on the tremendous gift I had been given, it would all be okay. And it is, it is better than I ever imagined. Happy Birthday, Firstborn!
(birthday details; Parker went to a NFL game with his dad in the fall but he was delighted to spend last weekend with his Grandpa Ken & Grandma Annie. He requested a movie & the Rainforest Cafe on his actual birthday.)
I love and miss this guy very much. Happy (sniff, sniff) 12th Birthday Parker. I do miss your mom and dad but we miss you also very much. He's about the only other boy that i can stand...i think that is a compliment right??
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, I am here in 3 weeks...... he is so handsome!
ReplyDeleteThat 12 year old boy had a lot do with the shaping of the wonderful people that you two are today! He is a HUGE blessing. It's hard to believe he is 12! Wowzers!
ReplyDeleteYou deserved such a wonderful gift, more than you'll ever know! We are so proud of you & Matt's journey together in always trying to be more unified, as a result it has made you both such wonderful parents! I love that Parker understands his yard barriers at 12 years old and that "he just gets it"!!! Happy BD Parker!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute- you've done good mom & dad!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. My kids are the best thing that ever happened to me, too. Happy birthday, Parker!
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