It's a boy!

Twenty one years ago, a baby boy was born. Every year I remind him that his birthday was supposed to be July 28th, but he showed up 9 days late for his party!

Andrew had big plans set for this day. He got up this morning and took a trek to the MVD to get his new driver's license. It's all about status, you know. Can't be seen driving around town with a red "under 21" box on the license. People will talk.

Andrew had big plans for the $60,000,000.00 he is sure he is going to win on his first lottery ticket. I told him I don't want him gambling, but, is it bad that he wants to give his father and I 5 mil each?

He has big plans to buy his first gun. Not just any gun. He'll need it someday when his dreams of being a police officer are realized. Now, the cities only need to get more money so that they can hire him. Andrew wants to get his CCW as well. Something about carrying a weapon in public............

It's ironic. All through my children's childhoods, I forbid them any toy guns. But, if you have ever had a boy, they will make a gun out of anything: Legos, clay, cardboard, you name it! So much for learning a healthy respect for guns under my tutelage.

"I'm an adult Dad, I can buy beer." This is what Andrew announced to his father. Followed by, "then I would open it and pour it on the ground!" Stinker.

So, amid all this gun toting, lottery winning, and beer buying and pouring it on the ground, I'm left with a 21 year old son. My how the time flies! I remember his birth as though it happened yesterday. When I see that baby now, I see the man he is becoming. Andrew you are a thoughtful and kind, most wonderful son. I'm so glad Heavenly Father sent you to your Dad and I. Happy Birthday!