Eight years ago today I was standing at the sink brushing my teeth when it happened…my water broke. The strange thing was I hadn’t had a single contraction. It was 8:00 am. Where was Jeff? Heading off to the golf course. I warned him that today was going to be the day. I’m not sure how many holes he got through but soon enough I summoned him home and we were off to meet our baby boy. It was 3:00 pm and still not a single contraction. The nurse came in and officially broke my water and then pain…instantaneous pain. Oh good Lord! Epidural please?
At 9:15pm with the angel voice of Celine Dion singing “A New Day Has Come” my precious son was laid in my arms and all was well in my world. I was a Mother. And he was perfect.
There will always be a special something that you feel towards your first born. Being a parent is a privilege and I am certainly proud that the Lord gifted me this child. He is sharp. Witty. Academically inclined. He has a memory unlike anyone I have ever met. I know that kids retain information well but this kid is different. He blows my mind time and time again with his recollection of details, names, events, etc. If you ever need to remember something…just tell Austin because you can believe that he can quote it back to you verbatim 3 or 4 years later…down to the most minuscule detail. Seriously.
Yesterday he wished he was 16. Oh son! Please don’t rush father time. He is already not on our side. As I watched him run around at the water park with his bronze skin and boyish muscles I quietly smiled. I am proud. That is my boy. Those big brown eyes stare back at me with history, wonder, love, intrigue. My heart is filled to the brim with love for both of my boys, of course. But today is about my first born. Eight years ago he entered my world and today I am every bit as in awe of him as I was in the moment that I first laid my eyes on him.
I love you to the moon and back and million times over my son. I am proud to be your Mommy. Happy birthday.
Awe, Dawn that made me cry! You are such a wonderful mommy. Happy Birthday Austin!! May God continue to bless you.
Happy Birthday Austin! We had a GREAT time with you guys yesterday! Dawn- you are an amazing mommy .. I am proud to call you my friend : )
Aww,, tell him I said happy birthday :) You have made two great little kiddos who will make some very lucky little girl’s happy one day :)
Oh Dawn- so, so sweet! That totally brought tears to my eyes with my “Mommy-To-Be” Day quickly approaching! You have 3 lucky boys! Looking forward to seeing you. ;o)
Happy Birthday to your gorgeous son! My Niece was born 6 years ago on the same day..he must be special ;)
Happy Birthday Austin – love that sweet collage. I know exactly how you feel. I am sending my only son to church camp this weekend. I hope I make it through the week.
Happy Birthday Austin… Dawn, he is SO HANDSOME!! Both the boys are just precious and seeing you as a Mom has really warmed my heart. You are a wonderful Mother and have such a Beautiful Perfect Family. I love you! The collage is wonderful, thank you so much for sharing him with us!
AWWWWWW HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG BOY!!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT STORY (totally in tears over here) AND I LOVE LOVE LOVE THAT COLLAGE!! :-)