People have asked me, “So, what on earth are you going to write about for your next post after all this?”
That is probably the easiest question I have been asked in this last week because I knew exactly what I would blog about today-
My kid.
Happy birthday, James.
You are one of the joys of my life.
You are a wonderful son and an amazing brother.
I loved you from the first time I saw your sweet dimples.
I love you to the moon and back.
Forever,
Mama.
P.S. I am sorry if this embarrasses you.
P.P.S. Ok, not really. I have been waiting to foist mushy, public, mom displays of affection for my teenagers on them since I was enduring the same treatment from your grandmother. You know, for sheer revenge.
P.P.P.S. NOT that revenge is ever a good thing to do, son.
P.P.P.P.S. Unless of course you are ever shoved down to the ground on the playground by a kid with the nickname of “Meany Mikey” because he wanted your turn on the monkey bars and you said no. In THAT case you absolutely have my permission to take your carton of milk at lunch and bag of cheetos and pour the contents into his coat pockets.
P.P.P.P.P.S. Not that I would ever do that or anything.
P.P.P.P.P.P.S. Anyway, just take the high road. It’s easier. Although it also means you will probably have fewer interesting stories to tell when you are grown up. Which isn’t all bad and means that you probably won’t have people calling me when you’re 34 and tattling to me about your blog.
P.P.P.P.P.P.P.S. And, son? Don’t take revenge on me for this by writing about my incontinence in my old age. I’m your elder. Show some respect.
P.P.P.P.P.P.P.P.S. Thank you for talking your little brother into doing whatever the freak it was that prompted this photo. It’s pretty much made my life. Just so you know.
Happy birthday, James! Big hugs from the bloggy people you have never met. Yeah, like that’s not embarrassing too. *grins*
Happy Birthday James, have a fantastic day!
Happy Birthday James!
Have a great birthday, James.
Be glad your school friends don’t know about this blog!! :)
Happy Birthday James!!!!
Happy Birthday James!
Happy Birthday, James. Your mom ought to have a caption contest for that picture of you and your brother – because it just cries out for some charming witticism or other.
The look on his face says it all, I bet. Happy Birthday to your boy!!!~
That’s good stuff right there. Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday James!
Those photos are fabulous! HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES :-)
And OMG YOU HAVE A TEENAGER!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!
Please forgive my belated birthday wishes. I hope your whole entire year is full of birthday goodness!
Your mom is so proud of you!
Happy Birthday!
May you eat your parents out of house and home, and avoid the teen angst.
Oh, and when things suck (they will sometimes) and grown ups tell you that “these are the best years of your life”:
Do Not Believe Them.
Being a grownup is awesome! You have a lot to look forward to. :)
(I always wished I’d known that as a teen)
Happy birthday, James.
Happy Birthday James.
13 is way better than 12. And it just keeps getting better.
Be ready for the following: adults will tell you in one breath to both grow up and remember that you’re just a kid. Adults are crazy.
I know exactly what you are doing in that picture James! Good times for sure. Happy Birthday… from one Dragon Ball Z lover to another!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy it in all its awesomeness :)
Don’t hate your mom! Or, even if you do, remember that you’ll magically love her again in a few years.
Oh, Loralee, you crack me up.
Happy birthday, James! You rock a mean turban.
Happy Birthday James! We love you! Can we have a kiss? How about a quick hug? What about when your friends are gone? No? Fine.
Happy birthday to your new TEENAGER! Good luck :-)
Now there’s a heartbreaker! Happy Birthday to him. May puberty be kind. ;-)
Happy Birthday to James!
It’s my eldest’s birthday tomorrow.
Here’s to both of our birthday boys ;)
Vx
Happy birthday, James! You probably don’t remember me. But I wish I was there to wish you happy birthday in person, and perhaps hear you sing an 80′s song. :o) (You have really good taste in music!)
Happy Birthday James!!!
He is not going to hate you because he is a boy and boys are far easier than teenage girls!
Happy Birthday James. Sorry I am a day late.
Ah the teens years. My “baby boy” just turned 17 two days ago. Alls I can say, Loralee, is just put your hands in the air and go “Weeeeeeeeeeeee!” and enjoy the ride. Sandi is right though – teen boys are MUCH easier than the girls, as I have one of each. The girl just might be the death of me.
Happy Birthday James!!!!! Give yer mama a hug right in front of all your friends. It will be the best hug of her life :)
Happy Birthday James. 13 is a good age. You no longer have to be called a tween which is good.
James=Awesome Congrats!
Happy [belated] birthday James!!
Loralee, you make cute kids ;)