Happy Birthday to my Guinea Pig

Do you think it is normal for a mom to be so emotional over her childs birthday as I am? 11 years ago at the mere age of nearly 22, I became a mother. Something happened to me June 2, 1998, I changed in an instant. My heart was no longer my own. I had no clue what motherhood would intell for me. I had no idea that I could possibly worry anymore than I already did ( thanks dad for passing the worry wart gene on to me). I had no idea that dropping a baby off at daycare almost everyday for the first 4 years of his life would leave me emotionally drained by the time I got to work. I had no idea that staying home with that same 4 year old and his baby brother would leave me feeling so inadequate. I really had no idea how fast 11 years would fly by. Why didn't somebody tell me? Oh yeah Mom you tried to and like most lessons I have learned it my life... I learned them the hard way. (Is that why you told me my middle name was difficult)?

Enough of my blubbering. Tallon today is your day and I hope we can make it a special one for you. Thanks for being my guinea pig. I am sorry for all of the mistakes I have made and those I have yet to make, but inevitably will make. You are my sunshine and always will be. You are so smart and talented. You have a love for nature and all of God's creations. You have an eye for detail and it shows in your artwork. You always know when I am going to lose my sanity, and step right in before I do. You try to be patient and kind to your brothers, they love you and look up to you so much. I am so grateful to be your mom. I love you ! Happy Birthday!