Raising Nick

Although there were times I thought I might just not survive...raising Nick has kept my life interesting challenging, and most of all... entertaining! At Nick's Wedding Dinner I got a chance to share some of my thoughts about the things I've learned from raising him. Here are a few.

I've learned that from the time he was a baby, Nick's smile could always melt my heart.

I've learned that Nick's favorite race track for his Hot Wheels was the toilet seat.

I've also learned that it is always helpful to know a plumber.

I've learned that teachers and Nick were NOT natural allies.

I've learned that getting a phone call from the school once a month was NOT normal.

I've learned that Nick could finish a "Rubic's cube" faster than he could finish his homework.

I've learned that Nick could always make me smile...even on my hardest days.

I've learned that many times, Nick WAS the reason for my hardest days.

I've learned that Nick's "child like faith" continues to grow as an adult.

I've learned that the house is WAY too quiet when Nick is not around.

I've learned that Chelsea can get Nick to do things in an instant that I have been trying to get him to do for years.

I've learned that Nick's face lights up whenever Chelsea walks into the room!

I've learned that because I never had daughters, The Lord blessed me with extra special daughter in laws!

I've learned that a happy marriage an my children, multiply my joy and divides my grief.

I've learned that my greatest joy comes from watching my sons find their eternal companions!

Congratulations Nick on finding that companion!
(Congratulations me...for raising Nick!)