.................. I feel old!
I was 18 when I got pregnant with him (engaged, but 18) .... and 19 when I had him. It wasn't an easy pregnancy, it started off with a miscarriage and then we realized it had been twins when I found out a few weeks later I was still pregnant. Then, a few weeks later, I had another threatened miscarriage when I was doubled over in pain. Luckily, the kid has always been a stubborn child. He totally missed his Christmas Day due date and needed an eviction notice to leave my body! Only, I went in for induction and didn't actually get any pitocin. Labor started shortly after I got there. 13 hours later, I was holding my long skinny baby in my arms..... I remember my mother-in-law asking me if I would do it again.... I said, "not today, maybe tomorrow" LOL...
Yesterday ..... the first person I instantly feel in love with ..... turned 16. It's been 16 years since I was given the greatest day of my life .... the day I became a mom.
I wrote something on my facebook about him being my "trial and error" child. He took that slightly offensive. HA HA... in a joking way.
I asked Calahan what he wanted for dinner - he said Steak. We made steak, baked potatoes with all the fixings, corn.... and all he had was ... steak. He says "This is pretty filling" and didn't bother with the rest.
I love you Calahan! We may butt heads because of our your teenage know-it-all attitude, but you are a great kid and we appreciate all you do (except failing classes!) - especially right now with Dennis sick. I love the compassion you have for animals and art. You are a great big brother (most the time) .... and you are an amazing friend. You are going to be a wonderful young man. I think you will be amazing at whatever you apply your mind to - HOWEVER .... you need to apply your mind! Cuz you are smart! I think you would be a good mechanic if that's what you want to do - but just because it was a dream of your dad, doesn't mean it needs to be your dream. You have such a passion for art and video games, I think you should maybe go though route. We'll support you in whatever you choose to do. You are growing up so fast! I long for the days where I was able to hold you in my arms and not have to LOOK UP at you.
I hope he had a great birthday!!
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