Field of Daisies

Zach's Birthday

Our son turned 12 today! It wasn't all that long ago that I was waddling into Baylor Hospital in Dallas, both excited and petrified of the process before me. In just 15 short (?) hours

Zachary David Comm was born! Weighing in at a hefty 9 lbs., 2 oz. and measuring 21-1/2" long, he was the proverbial bouncing baby boy. And it didn't take long for him to absolutely steal my heart! He has been the apple of my eye ever since, and I would venture to guess he always will be.

The first couple of years we had together were dreamlike most of the time. With Joel gone to work and me staying home, Zach and I had every day to spend together. We played and romped and watched Barney, napped and ate and played some more. We went for walks to the park on sunny days and sat on a blanket in the front yard discoverying the world around us: Zach for the first time; me for the first time through his eyes.

Now my baby boy is 12! I can hardly believe it when he stands next to me or gives me a hug. He's almost as tall as I am. (It won't be long before I'll have to look up to look him in the face!) And still he is the most wonderful young man; one of my very favorite people in the world. He is all boy, loving anything electronic or high-tech: computer games, video games, Bionicles, Zoids--all that stuff. He's a whiz at board games and card games, and takes to just about any sport he tries. I couldn't believe the first time he ice skated! He took off like he'd been doing it all his life!

He never ceases to amaze me....

I would have to say beyond any doubt that I am proud of my son. He's a fun and pleasant person to be around, respectful of others, kind-hearted. He's got a great sense of humor, he's smart as a whip, and he loves God. It just doesn't get any better than that!

Yeah, it's his birthday, but I'm the one who's blessed!

Happy Birthday, Zach!

Posted by at January 14, 2004 04:07 PM