15 years ago today...

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We lived in a different house.
I had a 2 1/2 year old toddler.
I had fish and chips for tea.
I read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for pain relief.
And at 10.30pm this little scrawny baby was born.


He's a lot bigger and a lot hairier than he was then, but still cute.
And today we celebrated his birthday.

With a homemade card;


A homemade cake;


Plenty of presents (mostly computer based)


And an hour locked in a game room in Liverpool. It was really good fun. I need to blog about it, but that will have to wait until I have time.


And I could wax lyrical about how proud of him I am, because I am, or how loving he is when he still snuggles up for a kiss on the top of his head, although now he looms in and bends down for his kiss rather than stretching up for a hug, but I can imagine him  making vomiting noises, or rolling his eyes at me and saying things like "Mum, how could you let me down!" So I won't. I'll just repeat, quietly, that I love him dearly and I'm so pleased that he's my son.

Comments

  1. Christina18 August 2015 at 20:24

    Happy Birthday to Mr 15!

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  2. Judy H18 August 2015 at 20:47

    Happy Birthday ! Can't wait to find out what being locked in a Games room was all about! Judy.

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  3. Amy at love made my home18 August 2015 at 21:15

    Happy Birthday to your son!!! xx

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  4. driftwood18 August 2015 at 22:08

    happy birthday wishes! great cake!

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    1. Angel Jem19 August 2015 at 12:19

      She (the daughter) makes exceedingly good cakes.

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  5. Winwick Mum18 August 2015 at 23:40

    Surely you're not old enough to have a 15 year old son! ;-) Happy birthday to him anyway! xx

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    1. Angel Jem19 August 2015 at 12:20

      You charmer! I'm worryingly old enough to have a 17 year old!

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  6. Jo@awholeplotoflove19 August 2015 at 11:30

    Happy birthday to your son, what a lovely post x

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  7. Wainwright and Wright.Co19 August 2015 at 22:18

    Oh what a lovely post! I do have a soft spot for sons, no matter how much taller than you they are or how hairy they are, they do still love a cuddle and a kiss, and I do too!! Happy birthday to your son!
    Caz xx

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  8. Wainwright and Wright.Co19 August 2015 at 22:18

    Oh what a lovely post! I do have a soft spot for sons, no matter how much taller than you they are or how hairy they are, they do still love a cuddle and a kiss, and I do too!! Happy birthday to your son!
    Caz xx

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  9. Jo20 August 2015 at 10:56

    How civilised, fish and chips for tea and then giving birth a few hours later. Both of mine were born at dawn, Eleanor after a 37 hour labour, ouch! The birthday celebrations sound fun, I look forward to hearing more.

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  10. Everyday life at Number 3820 August 2015 at 18:31

    Looks like a good birthday was had. I find boys are so loving, I know mine is always ready for a cuddle and a kiss. The escape room thing is on our list of things to do. Will be interested to see what you thought about it. Lovely family photo by the way. xx

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  11. Lisa21 August 2015 at 15:26

    Happy, happy, belated birthday wishes to your son.
    Lisa x

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