He was always the Brightest moon

21 years ago today on a snowy winter night was born my middle child. His birth was exceptionally fast, easy, and almost flawless. I remember when the nurses were cleaning him up, he was a dark shade of purple. His father kept asking”Is he ok” By that time I was a little medicated and just kept saying he is fine but he looks a little purple that’s all. I had no idea why he looked like a purple grape and was so happy he was here that I didn’t even realized there might be a problem.  Since he was delivered so fast, he took in a mouth full of fluids causing a problem for him to take his first breath. The nurses worked quickly to clear his airways, he then welcomed them by pissing all over them ( that’s my boy) then out came his first perfect scream. From that day forward he was a delight to raise, smart, funny and always marched to the beat of his own drum.  Austin has always been a  true blessing in my life. Through the years he has made me laugh more then should be allowed by a mother. His harmless antics have always kept me entertained. I love his free spirit and his uniqueness.

Here we are today 21 years later, how I wish I could go back to the years when he was just a small boy and re-live them if only for one day. I would hug him and hold him in my lap like I use to. Those years just flew by to fast!

Today,  I am watching him grow up to be a good man. He is learning about responsibility, working a full time job, and standing up for what he believes in. I am so proud of him and so proud to be able to call him son. I must admit him moving away from home was a tough one for me. I miss our late night chat sessions about life, but I look forward to the new things to come in life for him and can’t wait to share each moment I am able to.

Happy Birthday Austin I love you, thank you for being a wonderful son and always making me proud. Thank you for giving me 21 years of love and laughter ~ MOM