To my dear Dylan on your birthday

Today, 13 years came too soon. Today, you turned 13 years old! Today, I officially am a mother of a teenager!


Even though the past 13 years sometimes seem a blur, I have made a point to cherish each moment. I remember the day you were born, and almost, every day thereafter, but it seems like it came so soon, not even 5,000 days ago, that's not that long at all.


I hope that you are as proud of me as I am of you. I have always tried to give you the best I could & even though I was never perfect, I did my best. I admire your style, even though I have no idea where it comes from. I admire your passion. I admire the way you are yourself and do not care what anyone else thinks. You stand out in a crowd and don't follow the mainstream, and for that too, I am so very proud of you.


I try to be a cool mom and let you be your crazy self, I always have, and I hope you understand on those days that I have to put my foot down, and those days that you resent me, that there are just times I have to say no and be a parent. I trust you to make good decisions in life & I trust that I have instilled good morals even though as a teenager, you won't always express them.


I know that there will be challenges ahead. I also know that whatever challenges we are faced with, we can overcome, because we have done just that, for the last 13 years, why would we stop now?


I also know that I am truly blessed beyond all belief and I am truly happy. Life is short, it goes by too fast, and doesn't ever, slow down. So, on this bittersweet day, I will rejoice and cherish each moment, listen to you, laugh with you, and appreciate being a parent, because you are a gift that was given to me and I wouldn't trade you for the world. I love you son.


Love, your mom