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Sunday, May 28, 2006

I have A 17 year old



As of 8:25 This am I have a 17 year old son. When I tell people the ages of my boys they all have the same reaction " You are not old enough to have a 17 year old" . And I always say the same " I really am, I had him when I was 19". Not only was I 19, ( which is young) I had been married to Jeff for two years when Alec had been born. But When you see us together, I dont think your first reaction is ' mother, son'. I think he looks older than he is, and I ( yes, I know, sounding Conceeded) Dont look old enough to have him. But I do, and I am, and The only time I cried today was when I wrote him his card, and told him how proud I am of him, and I much I ENJOY him. His company is wonderful, and I love every moment that we spend together. This is one of those Mother/ Son Relationships that Everyone would love to have, And I am lucky enough to have it!

the picture of Alec and I Jake took this am, the other picture is a picture of Alec and his baloons that his 'girlfriends ' bought him. He was proud to show them off, My favorite is the Disney Princess one!

3 comments:

:Jayne said...

You are right you don't look old enough for a 17 year old! He looks just like you. What a cutie, bet he drives the women wild!
I have a 26 year old as of May 30th. People have a hard time believing that too!
Hope he has a Happy Birthday!
:J

Zora said...

Awww.........Tami, you are blessed. I've met your boys and they are the the most polite young men ever. The balloons are great too! -Zora

Anonymous said...

I know you have told me, I have seen photographic evidence, and of course there is the living proof...Alec, but I still can't believe you have a 17 year old son. You truly don't look old enough to be his mom, and I am not just saying that b/c you are my friend. Dang. I hope I look that good when Zoƫ is 17.