My Teenage Son!

This is my baby Shane. I think this picture was taken when he was around 3 months old.





This is my baby Shane now-- At 13 years old!





I cannot believe I am now the mother of a teenaged son. It SCARES me sooo much! So far: I haven't killed him. He hasn't killed me. He's a good, sweet-natured kid. He is extremely fun to be around. He's popular with his friends. He has a wonderful heart and cares a lot for others. He's sensitive but strong. He's my hero. Without him I definately would not be me today. I wouldn't be the mother I have become. I wouldn't be so dedicated to my education. I would not be so strong spiritually. I just wouldn't be me. I cannot imagine my life without this boy. Or my other son Logan of course.

Ok. Teary-eyed, I'll admit I'm getting a bit older, but hopefully also wiser. I could not have imagined my son being 13, 13 years ago. It amazes me! I could go on forever about how I feel today, and yesterday his actual birthday. I won't. Just cry and be happy with me. :)

I'm proud of who my son is and the young man he has become. I hope to always feel this way. I can't imagine anything better. I'm also proud of who he has helped me to become. As a young mother I could not picture the life we have today. We are very happy and safe and secure and that's what matters most. Our family matters most.