Early in the morning, on my twenty-seventh birthday, you made a mom. And today, you turn twenty-seven. The significance is not lost on me.
The weeks leading up to your birth were traumatic. Your birth itself was traumatic. Waiting to hear your first cry. Seeing your tiny translucent face. And though I remember those moments well, I now see them thru a different lens. Your dad, me, and you were covered in love by family and friends.
You were a good baby. Your dad and I had no idea what we were doing but figured it out. You always loved music and books. Oh, and Legos. When your sister and brother came along, you loved them, too.
We’ve hit quite a few milestones together. The day you turned thirteen, I turned forty. I took you to your first rock concert. How old were you? Marching band, guitar lessons, prom, high school graduation. I will never forget the day we dropped you off at college. I cried the whole drive there and back.
Now you’re married to the sweetest girl and have your own life. Both of you are passionate about education. And you are working toward your doctorate in educational psychology. A life-long learner if I ever knew one.
I have the privilege of watching as you figure out this crazy, wonderful, beautiful life you get to live with a gentle spirit.
I am so proud of you. And I am thankful we share this day. Happy twenty-seventh birthday, Robert Allan Morris! ❤️
Piano Girl 
Such a beautiful post! Happy Birthday to your son. I was 28 when I had my son and 40 when I had my daughter. Both, traumatic. Guess which was more?`😊 So, is today your birthday too?
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Thank you! Yes! My birthday, too. ❤️
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Now there are shares of investments that won’t crash! Happy Birthday!
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Such a beautiful tribute to your son. As I perceive you through your writing, I believe his gentle spirit, as you describe him, is in part due to the loving environment he grew up in. “The apple does not fall far from the tree”, as they say. ❤️
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Live it up. BOTH of you.
Twenty-seven must be a magic number for you both. Buy a lottery ticket or something.
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❤️ Happy Birthday to you both.
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Thank you!
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Wonderful post and photos! What and interesting story. So glad to see your loving family sharing this moment. Happy birthday to you and your son!
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Thank you! ☺️
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You are welcome!
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