Happy Birthday Baby Boy

Happy Wednesday night to you all,

How was your hump day? Can you believe it? We are officially one week away from Christmas Day. This year has flown by and Christmas is so close. Too close actually. While I’m excited for it to arrive, I’m a little sad too. I don’t want Christmas to end. I’m enjoying the decorations so, so, so much. I’m loving the holiday spirit and being surrounded by so many wonderful decorations.

Today was an extra special day for me. It was my baby boy’s 28th birthday and John and I got to celebrate him with a sushi lunch. My oldest son was also able to join us along with my future daughter in law. While it was just the few of us, it was still wonderful being able to celebrate and reflect on how proud I am of my son Kevin.

Kevin came into this world three weeks early and was born with an upper respiratory infection. We had to spend 6 days in the hospital which meant we came home on Christmas Eve. From the moment he came into this world he’s been one of my biggest blessings in life.

Kevin was born 8 pounds 9 ounces and 21 inches long and had dark curly hair. He was calm right from the start and loved to be held. He was definitely a cuddle bug. He only cried when he needed something and he loved to watch Tommy in whatever activity he was involved in.

Kevin was my fertility baby, so he holds a little extra special place in my heart. I loved him from the time I new he existed in my belly and I’ve grown to love him more and more each day. There is a bond never to be broken between mother and son and I was blessed to have two born from my womb and gain two additional bonus sons.

Today Kevin was celebrated because it is his birthday, but in all honesty, he is celebrated every day by me. Even though he has his own life now and will be getting married in another year, he will always be my baby boy.

“Sons may turn into men and grow out of their toys, but in the hearts of their mothers, they are still little boys.”-@proudhappymama.

Seeing my son grow and become a man was and is a privilege. I am beyond proud of him and as my role in his world becomes lesser, I’m okay with that. He knows no matter what happens in his life I’ll always be there for him. He knows he can come to me with anything and he knows I’ll always be his biggest supporter. But I have raised him to be independent of me, especially now that he’s chosen someone to spend the rest of his life with. Kevin has chosen the girl of our dreams and though I’ll always be in his life, his life is with Jagger now and my place is second to her and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

I was there when Kevin came into this world and took his first breath and I’ve been with him ever since. We have an incredible relationship and I’m beyond thankful and blessed for our unbreakable bond. I am also grateful that I have a great connection with Jagger. She is my daughter to be and her relationship with my son is magical and full of love.

I may have been his first love but she is his forever and as their wedding day gets closer and closer my role will become less and less in his life and on their wedding day in 2026 I will officially give her the honor and respect she has earned and deserves for she will be his number 1, she will be his wife.

“There is a very special bond between a mother and her son, a closeness which grows deeper through the years. It’s marked by tender moments, crazy antics, quiet talks and strengthened as they share their hopes and fears. It forms and it develops very early on in life. When he’s unsure, but she says, ‘Yes you can!’ The bond remains unbroken growing ever stronger still, until her little boy becomes a man. Then, as they both grow older, little things begin to change and she learns she can rely upon her son. Life completes its circle, though at times to her it’s strange for in her heart he’s still her little one.”-copyright 1994 Genie Graveline.

I have confidence in the man I’ve raised. He will be a wonderful husband, a great provider and someday the greatest of fathers should they choose to bring into this world little ones of their own. I have raised Kevin to leave me and stand by his future his wife and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.

One thing that will never change though is December 18. That day will forever be special to me, and for as long as I live, that is Kevin’s and my day. It’s the day he entered this world and I held him for the very first time. He will forever be my baby boy.

Happy Birthday to you Kevin. I love you.

Well guys, that’s about all I have for today. Sleep well and don’t forget, until next time, Love Life++ Hugs.

Photo credit:  #inspiration Saluvu Inspiration (@saluvu_qoutes).