tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269524402011-04-21T20:45:54.492-07:00texsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808093424171306959noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26952440.post-1154554549764563192006-08-02T14:28:00.000-07:002006-11-12T08:23:01.771-08:00it is amazing to me to watch you now.. <br /><br />i remember when you were younger - how dependent you were, as any kid would be.. you counted on me (and your dad, of course) for everything - food, shelter, clothing.. every need was taken care of by someone other than yourself.. <br /><br />but i see you now, and i am just blown away at how self-sufficient you are.. you drive now, and you go places by yourself.. you take care of your needs.. you are so responsible! <br /><br />little things like making a hair appointment and driving yourself there, or driving yourself to school, or being the "designated driver" for your friends who need a ride here and there - all these things are so new to me, and i can't help but grin really big and just feel a sense of pride.. <br /><br />i know you probably think this is really silly, and that i am just being a MOM.. ok, i probably am just a MOM, but i am YOUR MOM, and you totally impress me!<br /><br />you are about to enter the 11th grade.. and i tell ya, Chris, you are such a remarkable young man.. i know the future is yours.. and i can't wait to see all the really cool things you do in your life.. <br /><br />just feeling mushy for ya today, kiddo... <br /><br /><br />mom<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/26952440-115455454976456319?l=for-chris.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>texsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808093424171306959noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26952440.post-1145983346555991542006-04-25T09:31:00.000-07:002006-11-12T08:23:01.655-08:00good question.. <br /><br />i wanted to have a place to write down things i wanna tell you.. things that are just for you.. you are growing up - i can't believe you are already 16!! how did that happen so quickly?<br /><br />anywho.. this blog is just for you, chris.. you can keep it to yourself, or share it with those you love - your choice.. i hope you enjoy reading.. and someday when i am not here anymore, i hope this will be one of the things that keep us close.. <br /><br />i love you,<br /><br />mom<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/26952440-114598334655599154?l=for-chris.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>texsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12808093424171306959noreply@blogger.com0