12 Years

It is truly amazing that I am sitting here right now writing about Anthony turning 12. I remember when his little, wet slippery body was placed in my arms. All 6lbs 8oz's of him. He changed my life. He made me a mama. He made everything change for me. I was now responsible for another human being and anyone that tells you that's a piece of cake is lying. Parenting has been the hardest thing I have ever done but also the most rewarding. The responsibility is hugh but I am so up for th challenge. As I reflect, on these past 12 years, I can honestly say I have done the best that I could and I am pretty happy with the results. Anthony is a GREAT kid! He is becoming such a fine young man. He is loving and generous and thinks about others and how to make them happy. He is good to his little brothers and for the most part listens to us (He is a pre-teen so he loves to push the buttons sometimes)but all in all, I am very proud of him. He works hard in school and knows the importance of doing well. He takes pride in his work. He is a great friend and has this amazing way of connecting with people. I love his confidence. He can walk into a room of strangers and walk out with a number of friends. I wish I could be more like him. He is beautiful...more and more as he gets older. He has a smile to die for and he is funny. I am blessed to have such a wonderful son and I only hope one day he knows just how much I love him and how much he changed my life for the good. It is bittersweet to watch your children grow. As much as you enjoy seeing them grown and become their own, it is sad because they are no longer your babies. Every year you lose a little bit more as you give them more control over their choices and you can only hope you have done a good enough job raising them to make the right decisions. This is defining year for us. We are giving him more responsiblity but also more freedom and it is soooo hard to let go!! I want him to be my baby forever even though I know that is not possible. I am looking foward to the year ahead and only wish him the best in whatever he decides to do. Happy Birthday, Anthony!!! We love you... We had his birthday party a few weeks ago and her is a little snap shot of the party...

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