My son just turned 9 and reminded me that he was closer to being a teenager than he was to being a toddler anymore. Boy was he telling the truth and boy did it hurt! I can't believe that my little baby boy is growing up faster than I ever thought he would. But what a great and caring young man he is becoming. Here is his story of how he arrived in this world and the great moments in history for him up until this point.
His birth: When I found out I was pregnant with Chase life turned upside down. He was the 'accident' and I never thought I was pregnant. His dad and I had just gotten married 8 months before that and I was just about to graduate from college. I knew my first year as a teacher would be the hardest thing I have ever done and when I found out I was pregnant it threw a whole new surprise to the classroom. But it all went great and I think the break from the kids when Chase did arrive was a nice break for a new teacher. My pregnancy went normally, I was sick the first trimester, ATE alot in the second and third, and was miserable the third trimester. I was huge, bigger than I was with my other two that followed later. The morning that I woke up having contractions was strange and scary. Knowing that my mom couldn't really help me living so far away I called a good friend of mine with two kids of her own. She would know what to do! By noon we were on our way to hospital, that is as long as I could make it at home. My labor and delivery went fairly well. I progressed well and after getting my epidural I was comfortable. Chase finally made his appearance around 5 in the afternoon. He had the cord wrapped around his neck but was screaming just fine! I have to be honest after he arrived the rest of my hospital visit was a blur. I couldn't take my eyes off of my new son. He was breathtaking and so perfect. I couldn't believe that he was mine. We spent my maternity leave snuggling on the couch and watching each other. He was for the most part a perfect baby. He fell into a routine for sleeping and eating. By the time I went back to work, he was already sleeping through the night. How much more perfect can you get!
And as he grew he turned into what every boy is to become: awnry and mischeivious. He crawled out of his bed before he was one which led to no more crib-hello big boy bed! He learned how to open locks on doors which led to locks on tops of doors so that he didn't help himself to the front porch. He learned how to crawl on top of kitchen counters while mom was getting ready for work which led to marks a lot marker all over our countertop and WHITE kitchen cabinets. Oh and I must mention that we were showing our house that day with that little fun adventure. Life with Chase has never been boring and I don't think it ever will, but I am ok with that.
For Chase life is all about emotions and sports. He is all about whatever sport he is into, he really doesn't have a favorite. And when he plays he gives 110% all the time. His coaches and teammates all notice this. There are times I have to remind him that practice is just that practice not the biggest game of your life. He is good at everything and doesn't back down from a challenge when asked to play a different position or sport. I believe this dedication to his love of sports will help him see more of this world than I could ever dream he would see.
His emotions will help him appreciate and soak up all of that world that he will someday see. He has a heart of gold and truely cares about everyone. Although for a 9 year old that is often hard to show. He hates to let anyone down and hates to be in trouble. His life has led him to be this way and although I pray that it didn't end up the way it did, has made him a much stronger and gentler soul. He has had to endure a divorce that is never ending. With two parents living states apart, Chase only sees his dad on Christmas and summer, and those are growing shorter every year because of sports. And as he leaves each of those times, his heart aches for the family he is leaving as well as for the family he will be leaving weeks after he gets there, he is learning to accept life and thank God for the blessings we do have. What an amazing son I have for learning this hard fact of life so early on. And again this is what makes him so loving towards all that he meets and is friends with. This includes his two sisters who think he hangs the stars and moon! They are so in love with him, it just melts your heart. And the fact that he loves them back whole-heartitly is amazing. He is a tremendous help in my / our daily lives and I know I couldn't go anywhere without his help!
I am so proud of him and so happy that God decided our home would be the best place for this young man. My prayer is that his heart never hardens and that God is always in his heart leading him in the right direction even when EVERYONE else is turning the other way. I also pray that he remembers that he has a family that loves him dearly even when he gets in trouble, he is our little boy and our hearts will always be there for him.
His birth: When I found out I was pregnant with Chase life turned upside down. He was the 'accident' and I never thought I was pregnant. His dad and I had just gotten married 8 months before that and I was just about to graduate from college. I knew my first year as a teacher would be the hardest thing I have ever done and when I found out I was pregnant it threw a whole new surprise to the classroom. But it all went great and I think the break from the kids when Chase did arrive was a nice break for a new teacher. My pregnancy went normally, I was sick the first trimester, ATE alot in the second and third, and was miserable the third trimester. I was huge, bigger than I was with my other two that followed later. The morning that I woke up having contractions was strange and scary. Knowing that my mom couldn't really help me living so far away I called a good friend of mine with two kids of her own. She would know what to do! By noon we were on our way to hospital, that is as long as I could make it at home. My labor and delivery went fairly well. I progressed well and after getting my epidural I was comfortable. Chase finally made his appearance around 5 in the afternoon. He had the cord wrapped around his neck but was screaming just fine! I have to be honest after he arrived the rest of my hospital visit was a blur. I couldn't take my eyes off of my new son. He was breathtaking and so perfect. I couldn't believe that he was mine. We spent my maternity leave snuggling on the couch and watching each other. He was for the most part a perfect baby. He fell into a routine for sleeping and eating. By the time I went back to work, he was already sleeping through the night. How much more perfect can you get!
And as he grew he turned into what every boy is to become: awnry and mischeivious. He crawled out of his bed before he was one which led to no more crib-hello big boy bed! He learned how to open locks on doors which led to locks on tops of doors so that he didn't help himself to the front porch. He learned how to crawl on top of kitchen counters while mom was getting ready for work which led to marks a lot marker all over our countertop and WHITE kitchen cabinets. Oh and I must mention that we were showing our house that day with that little fun adventure. Life with Chase has never been boring and I don't think it ever will, but I am ok with that.
For Chase life is all about emotions and sports. He is all about whatever sport he is into, he really doesn't have a favorite. And when he plays he gives 110% all the time. His coaches and teammates all notice this. There are times I have to remind him that practice is just that practice not the biggest game of your life. He is good at everything and doesn't back down from a challenge when asked to play a different position or sport. I believe this dedication to his love of sports will help him see more of this world than I could ever dream he would see.
His emotions will help him appreciate and soak up all of that world that he will someday see. He has a heart of gold and truely cares about everyone. Although for a 9 year old that is often hard to show. He hates to let anyone down and hates to be in trouble. His life has led him to be this way and although I pray that it didn't end up the way it did, has made him a much stronger and gentler soul. He has had to endure a divorce that is never ending. With two parents living states apart, Chase only sees his dad on Christmas and summer, and those are growing shorter every year because of sports. And as he leaves each of those times, his heart aches for the family he is leaving as well as for the family he will be leaving weeks after he gets there, he is learning to accept life and thank God for the blessings we do have. What an amazing son I have for learning this hard fact of life so early on. And again this is what makes him so loving towards all that he meets and is friends with. This includes his two sisters who think he hangs the stars and moon! They are so in love with him, it just melts your heart. And the fact that he loves them back whole-heartitly is amazing. He is a tremendous help in my / our daily lives and I know I couldn't go anywhere without his help!
I am so proud of him and so happy that God decided our home would be the best place for this young man. My prayer is that his heart never hardens and that God is always in his heart leading him in the right direction even when EVERYONE else is turning the other way. I also pray that he remembers that he has a family that loves him dearly even when he gets in trouble, he is our little boy and our hearts will always be there for him.
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