TME

It wasn't the day we expected him to be born.  But the doctor said I needed to have this baby soon.  Most women don't get upset when their baby comes early.  So we headed to the hospital to be induced.  Eight hours later they sent me home.  Get some rest, we'll try again tomorrow.  Now that should have alarmed me.  So the next day we arrived back at the hospital bright and early.  Well, not very bright but it was early.  Leanne Brown was waiting at the nurse's desk.  We knew each other but we weren't really "friends".  We have laughed about this morning many times since then.  Grouchy.  That's what this very pregnant woman was. 

Trevor was born at 5:15 p.m.  Eight more hours of Pitocin.  Whew.  When it finally kicked in it was fast and furious.  The next day we were supposed to go home.  Daddy and Tanner came to pick us up but Trevor was jaundiced and had to stay at the hospital. 

I remember the challenges of having a toddler and a nocturnal baby.  Sort of.  Mostly I remember the little boy who seemed shy, preferred the leg of this momma to other outgoing children.  I remember how he had no intention of walking, I thought forever.  I remember the night he decided he could only walk if he could dance and dance he did.  I remember that he started riding a two-wheeler bike at the age of 3 and didn't know 1st gear.  I remember when our neighbor brought him home in his arms from his tooth altering bike wreck.  I remember how he loved to sing in the school performances in grammar school.  I remember how he could play the trumpet.  I remember his determination to harvest a coconut while in the Hawaiian Islands.  I remember what he looked like when he graduated from basic training.

I remember.....so, so much.  Today Trevor turned 24.  It happened quickly and today he is larger life.  Although he stands 6'5" and is as handsome as can be, he still gives an amazing hug and always makes this momma feel special.

Happy Birthday Trevor!  We love you~   <3