I want to be sad because the years have gone by far too fast, but I'm extremely proud of the young man he's becoming. Having had the seizures while he was very young (from 1-3 years old) I now have rely on pictures to try to jog memories of his early years, especially his 'firsts'. I cannot remember his first words, his first steps, or even the terrible two's! But it's a small price to pay for the quality of life I now have, and the memories we're rebuilding together. Terron is turning 11 years old today... wow. Still having a hard time believing he's in grade 6!Yes, I might be biased, but this kid is something special. He is funny, he's smart, he loves sports, and has a great memory for player statistics (yet, still manages to forget thing I told him less than 5 minutes before...). He's caring, polite and empathetic.
If you don't believe me, here he is giving me my pills the day after I came home from brain surgery.
I know it might be a tough day for him having recently lost his dad, but I will always try to make his days special. It's him and I now.
Terron, I love you more than I will ever be able to express in words. Even with all the hugs and kisses, it could never tell the whole story.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
TERRON!!
Next up, this kid of mine will become a triathlete on Saturday with race kit pick up and body marking being done friday night before ice cream birthday cake! Be prepared to see a lot of tri pics in the upcoming posts! :)
We were out practicing transitions on Tuesday night -- I cannot begin to tell you guys how awesome it is to have something else to talk to my kid about... another way to relate to each other. Something that he asks me questions about, something to keep communication open! I'm cherishing this moment...
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Happy birthday Terron and best of luck at your triathlon this weekend!!
He does soundn like a sweet boy. You are very lucky to have him and he's very lucky to have you. It fills my heart to read those things you say about him. I hope you two always have this beautiful relationship you have now. (My daughter and I do and it's incredible.) ;)
aww Happy bday and I can't wait for the pics!
Great job – Having those common interests will build a lifelong friendship! It will make the tough times easier I’m sure. Hold him tight!
Happy Birthday Terron and can't wait to hear how great you'll do on Saturday!!!
Happy Birthday Terron!!! Isn't being "Mom" the greatest job ever???!!!!
I will be thinking of you guys tomorrow (in between "hangs" of course)while doing his first of I'm sure many triathlons!
Best of luck and have a great weekend!!!
Hey Terron.
Happy Birthday! You'll have a ball at the Tri too.
Now ... it just has to be said, but Mel what were you were thinking when you bought that denim shirt ;) (btw, I had one myself)
@Damo LOL -- i did just have brain surgery and still had the staples in my head... can't we just blame it on that?! :P
Happy Birthday Terron and good luck tomorrow.
Happy Birthday to Terron! Wish him some good luck for me tomorrow. Most of all, I hope he has a blast.
What a touching post, happy birthday Terron! You will rock your tri tomorrow!!
happy birthday Terron! and good luck on the tri tomorrow. I know he will rock it, and come out addicted just like mommy.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy Birthday, T!
You got me a bit chokes up over here, sistre, because Ian turns TEN in less than two months!
Man, they are SOOO worth it, aren't they? They make US better people.
Happy birthday to Terron!
woot woot let's hear it for the boy...oh yeah I'm singing over here a little 80's.
happy birthday
Happy Birthday Big T - and can't wait to hear about the tri! Good luck and have FUN!!
Happy Birthday, Terron!
Your connection that you can share with tri's (both in a mentor and co-athlete capacities) will give you such a fantastic connection to your son. I bet that he'll be so much more comfortable spending time and sharing the important things of life with you because you have this one great thing to share!
This post brought tears to my eyes. You are a wondeful mother. I am sure Terron knows that. Happy birthday to him and best of luck with the tri!
Happy Birthday to Terron.
And good luck to him on his first Tri!
He is so fortunate to have this relationship with you.
Happy Birthday and GOOD LUCK Terron. He is linked on High Five Friday..
Hugs to you both!
Wow, what a great kid. (and a great mom!) Happy birthday!
Thanks for sharing this with us. There's nothing like reading about the pride of a mom for her son or daughter.
The fact that he's doing a triathlon is awesome in itself, but doing it in the memory of his late dad...wow...that blows me away.
You'll have to provide updates over the course of the triathlon. :)
happy birthday terron and happy 11 years of being an amazing mom :)
Happy Birthday to Terron and good luck at the tri! I love the picture of you two together. Can't wait for the race report!
you two are precious! happy birthday terron, i hope it's wonderful. and good luck on that tri!
Happy birthday to Terron!!! I hope he (and you!) had a great day. And, I hope he has lots of fun on Sat!!!
I reckon Terron will need a blog of his own soon. :-) Happy birthday, young man!
Happy birthday to your budding triathlete, & good luck on Saturday!!
Happy Birthday Terron!! A new year and new adventures! How exciting!
Beautiful post...my eyes have tears. Happy belated birthday Terron. Can't wait for the triathalon report and pics.
He's so lucky to have you!! Hope he kicks butt this weekend...if he's anything like his Mom he will kill it!
Happy 11th Birthday Terron! The world awaits you!
happy belated birthday terron!!! hope you had a wonderful b-day weekend and i'm sure the tri was awesome :)
love that you guys also have tri's/exercise to talk about. it just helps to have more and more in common!
Hope Terron had a TERRIFIC birthday !!! It was awesome to see the pictures via Facebook. Believe it or not, I was teary eyed!
Happy Belated Birthday, Terron! Hope it was awesome!
Happy Belated Birthday, Terron! LOVE that photo of you two together.
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