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Title: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Redd on May 24th, 2009 at 12:03am
Ok...I'm already starting to tear up over my son Graduating tomorrow. Where did my baby boy go? Where did the years go?
(warning for the men, quit reading now unless you are ready for TMI rant) I still remember the day I gave birth to this child like it was yesterday. The contractions weren't steady, and heavy labor lasted over 20 hours. I only knew a contraction was coming because my left wrist would twitch. They would come between 1 minute back to 10 minutes apart, back to 1 to 3 to 5 to 1...it wasn't a text book delivery by any means. There were 3 doctors during all this time, and I begged the last one to please break the water...he didn't till my son crowned. I was dry pushing for 45 minutes at his insistance (the sadist). Finally he broke the water and my son was born in only 3 more puches. Right on his due date. And 10 years to the day my Father died. The placenta was nearly as big as he was, and when that was delivered, the spatters hit the doctor, the nurse, my husband and the celing......(served the sadist right in my opinion). I was so tired...I slept for nearly 24 straight hours after, and I woke to bruises down to my knees from the dry pushing and I couldn't sit without a dougnut as there were so many stiches. But I had a beautiful baby boy who clung to me, and cried like a banshi if he wasn't near me and sucking my pinky finger. I spent the next 4 months with him sleeping on my chest and him sucking my finger as a pasafier, as he wouldn't take any other binkie sold on the market. Then I had the brainstorm. He took his bottle, so I took the old nipples from the hospital, and turned them inside out and put tape over the holes. Turned them right again, and stffed a bit of cotton in thm then covered the entre bottom with duct tape and trimmed off the excess. Whalla! A binkie he would take and he would sleep soundly (sort of) as long as he could smell me, so my dirty clothes were in his crib and finally, after those months I got some real rest in a few hour incriments. Now...he's been a published writer for over 3 years and editor of a student written newspaper. He's been the president of the youth leadership Group Keystone at the local BGC (Boys and Girls Club). He's comfortable in his own skin now, and has (after much soul ssearching) finally told his father he is gay. Ghandi said..."Be the change you want to see in the world." My son has taken this to heart and fears be damned, he's living it. I couldn't be more proud. I can't imagine how the tears will flow tomorrow. Pages turn, and chapters close. This is the beginning of his own life story. I Love you Dylan! |
Title: Re: Time flyes....... Post by Guiseppi on May 24th, 2009 at 12:09am
The big steps are so danged bittersweet. You're supposed to let them go...but damn! If you send them into the world happy with themselves, you've done somethnig right! Cograts mom. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Joe |
Title: Re: Time flyes....... Post by Melissa on May 24th, 2009 at 10:08am
Congratulations to Dylan and may this chapter in his life be an amazing one!
hugs, :)mel |
Title: Re: Time flyes....... Post by debOUCH on May 24th, 2009 at 3:01pm
<hugs>, Pegg....................a bittersweet moment........................Dylan sounds like a wonderful person, & I am sure that Mama had alot to do with that........................
Be proud, & tears are just fine...................... I know the feeling.Keith just turned 24 yesterday, & I swear it still feels like yesterday I gave birth.................He also closed on his house on Thursday........................... |
Title: Re: Time flyes....... Post by Redd on May 24th, 2009 at 7:13pm
He and his Sis and Buds
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by lionsound on May 24th, 2009 at 7:26pm
YAY!! Congratulations!!!
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by cash5542 on May 24th, 2009 at 7:47pm
Congratulations!! It does go way to fast. I can hear 3 notes of Pomp and Circumstance and start crying! Doesn't matter if it's a nursery school graduation, my students or my own kids! It was lots of fun when that was in my piano lessons. Enjoy this new phase you are about to begin.
Charlotte |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Linda_Howell on May 24th, 2009 at 7:49pm To Dylan: fly....my young friend...fly. Congratulations and may the force be with you. You're on the road less travelled. May you always be true to yourself, kind to others, look to help others finding their way... and may God be with with you every step of your way. Linda |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by George on May 24th, 2009 at 8:33pm
Congratulations, Dylan, and all the best to you--now and in the future.
George |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by E-Double on May 24th, 2009 at 10:25pm
Right on!
Congrats |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by The Mad Viking on May 25th, 2009 at 12:24am
Congratulations, Dylan, and all the best to you
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Charlie on May 25th, 2009 at 2:07am
Congratulations Dylan! - - - Mom too!
You and he have every right to be proud. By the way, you should be published too. Your domestic revelations would fit right in the Buffalo News Sunday paper. Maybe it pays well: Warren Buffett owns the thing. 8-) Charlie |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by sandie99 on May 25th, 2009 at 3:57am
Many congratulations, Dylan! :)
Sanna |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by DennisM1045 on May 25th, 2009 at 5:09am
Congratulations Dyl!!! Welcome to the rest of your life.
Pegg, well done hon. Thanks for sharing a bit of the flavor of your love. -Dennis- |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by midwestbeth on May 25th, 2009 at 12:15pm
Congratulations Dylan!!
Beth |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by alienspacebabe on May 25th, 2009 at 12:50pm
Congrats, Dyl!!!
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Kevin_M on May 25th, 2009 at 7:56pm
Happy grad time, Dyl. Congrats.
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Peppermint on May 26th, 2009 at 10:27am
Awesome... Congratulations on all the wonder personal and academic accomplishments!!!
Pepp [smiley=thumbup.gif] |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Jackie on May 26th, 2009 at 10:48am
Congratulations to the graduate. Good job Dylan!!
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Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by lashultzwfe on May 27th, 2009 at 7:49am
Congrat Dylan, much happiness to you in the future. Pegg, you cut your hair, it is cute. I believe it was long when we came to Point to watch Brew's band play awhile ago?
Diane |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Brew on May 27th, 2009 at 9:10am
I was gone this past weekend, so I missed this thread entirely. Please accept my apologies.
Congratulations, Dylan. This is just another of the stepping stones of life, and knowing you, there will be many, many more ahead. Your mom and dad are very proud of you, as are we here at ch.com. Keep the wind at your back - the journey is much easier that way. |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by LeLimey on May 28th, 2009 at 9:26am
Oh my GOD he's grown! That's no kid anymore... eeeeek!
Congratulations Dylan, I hope life is all you can make it. Some times the trick isn't knowing the answers but rather, knowing what the question is you want to ask. Peg - I love your hair in that pixie cut. It really suits you. |
Title: Re: Time flyes.......(now with pics) Post by Langa on Jun 2nd, 2009 at 11:02pm
Congrats! Nothing like seeing your children succeed , More to come i'm sure of that. You're a good Mom.
Love, Maria |
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