My son will be playing middle school football this upcoming school year (gulp). Thus far the practices have been nothing short of brutal (i.e. pushing an SUV through the school parking lot). Despite the strenuous conditioning (Caleb has thrown up twice at practice due to the heat and intensity), he continues to suit up and show up (much props).
My son is obsessed with playing his X Box (in his defense he wears a headset which enables him to play/converse with his friends online-had Nintendo had this feature when I was a kid I might have never emerged from my room either). Regardless, I have had to monitor his language (i.e. "God Dang-it" is acceptable while "screw you" absolutely is not....and will in fact result in the loss of said priviliges).
My son is in the process of morphing into a giant. Although he is only eleven years old (and will turn twelve in early October), he wears a size 10 men's shoe and is nearly as tall as me (5'4"). Wow. I guess his debut into the world at 9 pounds and 14.2 ounces (as well as being 22 inches long) was a strong indication of what is yet to come...(note: when I delivered Caleb the doctor announced I had given birth to a "toddler"-how I accomplished this amazing feat baffles me to this day)
My son's intelligence amazes me....While I obtained A's in college, I had to study and push myself continuously in order to do so. On the other hand, Caleb's academic achievements are effortless-he continues to test well above average and is in the Enrichment (AKA Gifted and Talented) programs each school year.
Regardless of being born blonde and blue-eyed, Caleb has nearly all of my facial features (same nose, eye shape, mouth, chin, etc.). As a toddler Caleb had very light blonde hair (though not quite as light as the natural platinum blond of his father). Over the years (and especially since puberty) his hair has gradually become darker (and I secretly hope he's completely dark before it's all said and done as blue eyes and brown hair are my favorite combination)...
While braces may be a necessity (and/or for cosemetic purposes only), they are always expensive regardless the reasons. In Caleb's case braces were a necessity due to the structure of his upper jaw. As a result, Caleb had his braces put on in April and I have found myself on a 17 month orthodontic payment plan (don't even get me started on the cost of the required down payment).
I am in shock that in less than 18 months I will be the parent of a teenager. WTH.
I am thrilled my son enjoys reading as much as I do. When he began reading the Harry Potter series my heart soared with joy....my love of books knows no bounds....
I am proud of my son for maintaining an open mind and sensitive heart.
My son has saved my life-both literally and figuratively....I cannot imagine existing in this world without him.
I am truly honored to be his mother.
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