A celebration of John

Today is John's birthday. It's hard to believe it has been 12 years ago!! What a special boy! Born ON his due date. Hardly cried. Just happy to have some elbow room. He didn't curl up like most babies do after they are born. He stretched out and just laid there. The nurses and the doctor thought something was wrong with him for a minute. He was being too quiet. But he was just happy to be here.

I feel it a great honor to be John's mother. He has always been so mature for his age. He's been mowing our grass since he was 6. John drives the tractor better than his dad does. He loves to tinker with things. Loves big equipment. And so smart. If it were possible for a 12 year old boy to live on his own, I know John could do it. He's very good with his money. Very cautious with it. He's very tidy with his room. Does his own laundry. If he wants something done, he doesn't wait for someone else to do it for him. He just does it. He's such an inspiration to me. It was a great birthday. Lots of friends. Lots of cake and ice cream. Not much in the way of nutrition, but on your birthday calories and nutrition don't matter much. He got a new fishing pole. A new favorite pasttime. If only the fish were hungrier! Happy Birthday John. Mom and dad love you so much!

Shame on me! I am so behind on my posting. This should have been posted back in April. I wrote it, then I just didn't finish it. Too much to do....so little time!