Happy 16th Birthday Harrison

 

 

 Dear Harrison,

Happy 16th Birthday!!  I can’t believe the little boy who I used to carry around on my shoulders just drove me to Target.  I have thought long and hard (and of course cried) thinking of what to say on such an important milestone in one’s life, and to such an important person in my life.  

There are the obvious life philosophies and teachings, which I tell you all the time.   Don’t drive crazy, act crazy, or talk crazy.  Don’t do drugs and don’t drop out of school.  Don’t wash whites with colors and don’t lie to your stepmother.

Do show and practice kindness to others.  Do give back to others in gratitude for what you have been given.  Do laugh, enjoy life, and try new things keeping in mind that life is a continual journey of education and growth.  Finally, do always remember to call your stepmother.

Those are the life philospohies to keep in mind as you grow from teenager to young man.  As I sit at my computer thinking and looking around the condo at the life and family we have all built together, I know that on your 16th birthday I also want to say thank you.  When I first started dating your Dad all those years ago I was so scared that you would resent me for stepping into your life and that I would be viewed as the “evil Stepmother.”  In a million years I would never want to do that to you.  Your Dad assured me that you were a wonderful and accepting kid and that we would get along just fine….and you know what, your Dad was right.  You were a great kid, and now you are growing into a great young man.

So THANK YOU Harrison for never making me feel “step” anything, for treating me with love and respect, for welcoming me into your family, and for all the great memories and laughter we have shared.

Happy 16th Birthday!  GO GET ‘EM!

Love Your Proud Stepmom,

Meggan

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