Despite struggling to recall what I was doing last week, or even yesterday for that matter, I can still clearly remember holding my baby boy in the hospital. This tiny, vulnerable little being who changed my life forever. I wanted him to grow up strong and healthy, be wise in the way of people, and have a kind heart.
And he has.
As those who've followed my blog for any length of time will know, a tradition in this house has been the kids get a birthday card manipulated by me in Photoshop. This year I took one of photos I'd done of Rogan shortly after he had his mohawk created, and I exaggerated it somewhat, while adding textured overlays to end up with something looking more like...
...well, I'm not entirely sure more like what, but I thought it looked kinda cool anyway.
Happy Birthday, son.
Happy Birthday to Rogan. Great Father's Day thoughts about a son. You are both lucky to have each other.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carole - I do feel extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful son :)
ReplyDeleteBreithlá shona Rogan. And happy Father's Day Kim. :¬)
ReplyDeleteThanks Mapstew - and a Happy Father's Day to you too :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I can't remember last week, but when I was at my 25th college reunion, I remembered those years with a clarity unheard of. :) Happy Father's Day and a Happy Birthday to Rogan. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Rogan! Is kinda hair raising that you've already reached 18. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day to you Kim! What a cool dad you are.
Wishing Rogan a Happy Birthday and you a Happy Father's Day!
ReplyDeleteWell, it's a little late across the pond, but here in Arizona, USA, it's still Father's Day for 3 more minutes, so I'm not technically late with my good wishes!
ReplyDeleteHappy Father's Day!
Anna VS - I might be going to a 30th School reunion in the summer - I'm hoping some of the memories come back, as at the moment I can't recall half the people being mentioned...
ReplyDeleteHope - :)
Falak - thank you :)
LegalMist - thank you :)
so incredibly sweet, Kim.....wow.....18......
ReplyDeletewishing him all the wonderful this big ol' world has to offer......
Happy Birthday, Rogan
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Happy 18th, Rogan, I can't believe you're 18, weren't you only 16 yesterday? :-)
ReplyDeleteKim, this is such a touching post...I watch my brothers being fathers now, and it makes me understand just how much love men are capable of, it's just so underplayed.
Happy father's day, every day!
Rogan has grown some. Happy belated Fathers Day Kim!
ReplyDeleteLiz - thank you :)
ReplyDeleteGuyana-Gyal - I'd swear he was only 9 last year...
Allen - thank you - I hope you had a good one too :)
That's a serious Mohawk! I can only imagine how hard maintenance would be on a REAL style like that.
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday to Rogan (and Happy Father's Day to you)!
That's a great photo! I have a semi mohawk too. :) I hope Rogan had a great birthday.
ReplyDeleteMy eldest daughter turned 18 last year and yep it sure was a big moment in her life and ours too. Wow, where did those years go?
Oh dear. I don't know how it happened but I missed Rogan's birthday - and a big one too.
ReplyDeleteForgive me Rogan - have a glorious year and I'll try to do better.
Mary - He takes long enough sorting out his current one. Not sure how long it will grow before he eventually gets tired of maintaining it...
ReplyDeleteLL Cool Joe - aye, they grow up so fast
Pat - nothing to forgive :)