As some of you already know my one and only child JCH turned 14 years old this past Monday. I simply cannot get over the fact that he’s growing up so fast. And, I really can’t even think about him starting high school this coming September. Honestly, I don’t know where all the time goes.
Every year I have tried to make a big deal about my son’s birthday. In fact, I usually let him stay home from school so he and I can spend that day doing something fun together. I’ve thrown outrageous parties for him. And, I’ve been fortunate enough in the past to have been able to afford most of the presents he’s ever wanted. But as he’s gotten older, I’ve also given him things that were more ‘meaningful’ and less ‘materialistic.’
When my son turned 12, I wrote him THIS LETTER. [*warning: may induce tears*]
And when he turned 13, I made him THIS VIDEO.
[Seriously people, take your time to click on the links. I’ll still be waiting right here for you to come back!]
This year, I wasn’t exactly sure what I could possibly do for JCH to make his birthday special.
I tell my son that he is loved every singe day, so that wouldn’t be anything new. He couldn’t take the day off from school as JCH is a ‘Lead Character’ in this years ‘Production’ of ‘Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory’, and he had ‘Dress Rehearsals’ until 9pm. And I promised my son that I would not *embarrass* him or *surprise* him this year with another ‘Sappy Letter’ or another ‘Sappy Video’. [Of course that did NOT stop me from buying him another ‘Sappy Birthday Card’.]
Thankfully, we do have one particular ‘Family Tradition’ and I was determined to go all out. When it’s someone’s birthday around here, they get to decide what they want to have for dinner, and they don’t have to cook or clean up. All my son wanted for his birthday was to have ‘Crab Legs’. And oh boy, did he have a lot of Crab Legs.
Now, as most of you also know, there is always someone in my family that will come along and make the whole night memorable. And this time, it was my brother ‘Abercrombie‘ who made my son laugh harder than I have ever seen him laugh in his whole life.
Why is that you ask?
Well let’s take a look.
Shall we?
First, this is the *birthday* card that my brother bought for my son.
And that? Was funny enough.
Especially considering it’s intended for a 13 year old girl.
But when my son opened it up and started to read it?
That’s when JCH couldn’t even get the words out in-between hysterical bouts of laughter.
See for yourself!
Ah yes.
Another successful birthday has come and gone.
To My One And Only ‘Boy’ Who Is Practically Already A ‘Man’, Sometimes Referred To As ‘JCH’ And Otherwise Known As ‘Whosteen’ : Happy 14th Birthday.
oxoxxoxoxo
Thanks for that compliment.
And Im pretty sure I wont be thrilled to turn 55 either!
I can't belive that video was a year ago! It seems like I watched it only a month or so back.
The best thing you could give him for his birthday is laughter. Happy birthday JCH
Happy Birthday! The stories about your son brought back so many memories of my own son (who is now 42). Those little boy days just never last long enough do they? And Meleah, you are to NEVER again talk about needing exercise or to lose weight! Has Playboy contacted you yet? Damn, Girl!
Happy Birthday, Whosteen! Woohoo!
That's a great idea! I'll try to make it to KHCC on the crawl! We could have a dueling blog about it!
Hey Meleah – It's lovely to *meet* you too! I would love to have you stop by for a visit at my blog, http://www.bizmommy.com; looking forward to continuing the conversation 🙂
Loves crab legs!!! Looks like he had a great birthday and got loads of cash 🙂
Happy Birthday JCH! 🙂
Aw. Thanks Babs! All of the videos I make are fun to do!
And, thank you for the birthday wishes to my son!
Linda! Thank you!
*blushing*
Thank you Margaret!
YES! OMG that would rule!
Yay! Thanks for the link!
He's gunna need that cash to get the new guitar he wants!
Your letter was great, he will cherish it, loved the video and the card was too funny1
Now, enjoy and savor High School, those years fly by, you will blink and be sitting at graduation!
Oh, and you have a handsome young man!!!!
I was nearly crying with hysterical laughter while watching that video! Happy Birthday, JCH!
Thank you Lucy!
YAY! 🙂
Stop by my blog to grab an award!!!!
YIPPE!
Happy Birthday to JCH!! That card reading was pretty funny 🙂
xoxox
Damn you ALL for ruining my makeup this morning! Funniest thing I've watched in a long time and with my son approaching his 14th birthday this August…it brought up some emotions I wasn't ready for!
Glad you all had a good laugh…and your son is lucky to have you as his mommy!
Thank you!
Ahh that's lovely seeing your big boy laughing like that 🙂
It's shocking how they grow up so fast, how the years slip away.. my son (my eldest child) will be 29 this year… amazing!
Thanks Lady! Times moves too fast!
Oh my gosh, I loved watching him read the card and laugh! Time does fly way too fast. You've done an excellent job raising your young man 🙂
And so have YOU woman!
That was awesome and made me laugh out loud. Your son's laugh is contagious and what a handsome and intelligent young man he is! I LOVED your letter and video to him in the past. Heck, I love your whole family and how respectful, kind, and fun they are. I wish someone would adopt me! LOL!
Awww! Yay! And Thank you!!
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