We all woke up late this morning. The alarm didn’t go off–I guess I forgot to set it last night. We hustled around as usual and my oldest took off through the front door and hopped into the waiting Suburban. A few minutes later, my eyes grew wide, my mouth hung open and my shoulders sank.
I forgot my son’s birthday.
That’s right, my oldest kiddo is now 16 years old. I shipped him off to school without so much as a “Happy Birthday honey!” He didn’t have his phone with him, so I couldn’t text him. So I called his bus driver and left a message on his voice mail– to tell my son that I wished him a Happy Birthday.
So, to erase this awful Mommy-guilt, I went to Panera and bought his favorite sandwich and dropped it off at school with a note.
Happy Birthday to my oldest baby– you were born just yesterday!
Sixteen.
How is that possible?
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5 responses to “How Can I Have a 16-Year-Old??”
Congrats Mom, this IS a good thing!
I forgot my mother’s birthday. My brother and I drove there together. He didn’t say a word, didn’t have a present. After lunch and desert, she had a few presents to open. I was aghast! My brother didn’t give her a present, either.
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You are a sweet, sweet mom to drop off that sandwich! He’ll remember that & feel loved.
It is mind-blowing fast the time goes. Where did it go? You put it all into your family, whole-heart. My guess is this is why the time seems to pass so quickly.
I’m sure the sandwich and note made up for it.
I have a 20 year old and sometimes, I can’t believe that!!
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You are a great mother…I am sure your son will agree with me too. You showed that you cared for him and loved him.