Wednesday, July 16, 2008

16 years ago

My son, Robert, turns 16 today! Wow. How did that happen so fast? I can still remember bringing him home from the hospital, carrying him in his car seat into the living room, sitting him on the floor, and having this incredible feeling of, "What now?" Our German shepherd and golden lab took a liking to him right away, and then we just sort of knew that everything would be ok.

I'm so proud of the young man he has become. It's really cool to watch your child becoming an adult, watching his interactions with other adults, his reasoning about important things in life, his unique qualities that make him stand out as an individual while being part of his generation.

Happy birthday, buddy. I love you very much and hope your day is filled with wonder, anticipation, and lots of food!

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