My Three Sons

When I was a young girl, one of the popular TV shows was "My Three Sons".   Of course that was back in the day when TV was obtained through the use of an antenna.  When the picture became "snowy" someone would go outside to turn the antenna to the "just right" spot while the other person stood between the window and the TV to signal or holler at the person to let them know they should stop.  Stopping at the exact spot was always tricky.  Most generally, everyone became frustrated.  Although it seems crazy that an antenna could be better than what we have now, I'm thinking it is true.  TV these days is way too complicated. 

So here is a picture of My Three Sons. 

This is the last picture they took together. 

I will cherish it forever. 

While raising these fine boys, there were a few times (I'm sure this will shock you) when one felt they were less special than the other.  Really?  As parents, we would play the "but you have to realize that he is my favorite" card just to jokingly point out the ridiculousness of it.  Other times, when they were feeling blue, we would say "maybe you're not getting enough attention" and proceed to smother then with hugs and kisses until they started laughing or begged for mercy.

One time Tanner said about his younger brother.  "You know, the sandwich just isn't any good without the middle".  Don't remember the context but I know it was said purely from brotherly love.  Of course, we all know that a sandwich should have two ends for completeness.  So I guess we are left with an open faced sandwich.  But throw in a pickles (sweet of course....daughter(-in-law) and you once again are more complete than not.

So today I get home from work and there were flowers waiting for me.  I looked at my "fine figure of a man".  "You?"  "No."  Well.  Opening the envelope I could feel the emotions well up within me.  Who would send me these beautiful flowers?  People have been so amazingly kind these past months.  Made me think of all the people I wish I could send flowers to. 

Love Trevor, the card read.  AAAAHHHHH!!!  Loved.  Encircled in a mass of emotions.  Knowing that the miles and miles of distance between us just got shorter. 

Thanks Trevor....you the best. 

That is another saying we have.  "You the Best."   And the reply is always "You the best back". 

I love my kids.  Men.  Young men. And my young lady!

 You're the Best!