22 years ago ... at Bartholomew County Hospital, I'd given birth to my second son, Eric, at 4:44 a.m. He was 4 days overdue, but was more than ready to come out because labor was only 1 hr. and 14 minutes. The day before, I'd taken Steve to the dr. for strep throat, he still wasn't feeling the greatest but stepped right up when it became quickly obvious that it was "time." They gave him a mask for the birthing suite and probably wouldn't have let him stay if things had been happening any slower. 9 pounds, 4 oz., and 22 inches long. He was a big baby! (And still big, he's 6' 4" now.)
Memories of that first day include introducing Scott to his new baby brother, "Ick." He couldn't say Eric, that's what came out instead. He was also more interested in my surroundings than his brother. Thankfully that's changed over the years!
Fast forward 22 years. Eric is a young man to be proud of, he is attending Grand Valley State University, planning to get into the school of nursing as soon as he finishes up his prerequisite courses. Still living at home, mainly for financial reasons. He has a full circle of friends, something that hasn't always been easy for him. After struggling for an appropriate idea, we are set for a birthday celebration tonight. Dinner out whereever he chooses, and gift-giving and birthday cake. Quiet but nice. He hasn't always had the opportunity for big celebrations, given his mid-summer birthday. Lots of years of being away at camp or on vacation.
There's something special about the baby, even when he is grown up.
Memories of that first day include introducing Scott to his new baby brother, "Ick." He couldn't say Eric, that's what came out instead. He was also more interested in my surroundings than his brother. Thankfully that's changed over the years!
Fast forward 22 years. Eric is a young man to be proud of, he is attending Grand Valley State University, planning to get into the school of nursing as soon as he finishes up his prerequisite courses. Still living at home, mainly for financial reasons. He has a full circle of friends, something that hasn't always been easy for him. After struggling for an appropriate idea, we are set for a birthday celebration tonight. Dinner out whereever he chooses, and gift-giving and birthday cake. Quiet but nice. He hasn't always had the opportunity for big celebrations, given his mid-summer birthday. Lots of years of being away at camp or on vacation.
There's something special about the baby, even when he is grown up.
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