Memories

 

I remember when you first came to live with me.

I remember you missed your first week of school because your Mom had not sent your vaccination card (not a new requirement).

I remember we spent the week walking to and from school ,so you would be able to do it on your own…you were a latch kid after all.

I remember the first time we went to the movies in Westwood, and you grabbed my hand to cross the street.

I remember your school’s Christmas pageant and how you searched for me in the audience and became the loudest singer on stage when you found me.

I remember when you went away for the summer and when I picked you up at the airport, you saw me, left the escort and ran to jump in my arms.

I remember our first Christmas together and Thanksgiving with Grandma Sallie.

I remember us driving home from Camp Fresno and the two of us singing along to music I had recorded the entire way.

I remember when we both played hooky from school and work so we could spend the day at Disneyland in our We Are the World t-shirts.

I remember when you played Pop Warner football and caught that interception and then ran the wrong way for a touch down as we were all yelling for you to turn around…at least you didn’t spike it.

I remember when you left…

I remember all the mistakes I made as a parent and hope we both grew and learned from them.

I remember how fortunate and blessed I feel to have you as my son. I love you and I can’t imagine my life without you in it.

 

Happy 50^th Birthday to my Baby Boy