One Down

I really should be sleeping right now.  It is about 2:15 in the morning.  But I can't.  I have too many emotions and thoughts swirling in my head.  I need to write them down, and then, maybe, I will be able to sleep. My oldest son, Robbie, was baptized today.  It was the most amazing experience.  Everything didn't quite go as planned.  There were plumbers working  at the building, and we weren't sure we would have water.  Then, we did have water, but it only came up to about Robbie's knees.  The room was about 400 degrees and we were all melting.  We were going to Chili's for dinner after with all our family, but a punk teenager decided to be a jerk and we ended up eating dinner at my Mom's house. You know what, though?  None of those things mattered.  And, I didn't even stress out!  (Which is saying a lot!)  Robbie got baptized!  It was such a sweet service.  I am so proud of my little son.  Jon and I were talking tonight about what an amazing kid he is.  He is so sweet and innocent.  Robbie is my kid who will walk up to me when I'm having a hard day, give me a hug, and say "Mom, I'm sorry you're having a hard day."  I am so blessed to have such a son. I have so many sweet memories of today.  The talks given by Robbie's grandmothers were fabulous.  All of his aunts and both his grandmothers sang "When I Am Baptized" and it was so sweet.  Jon's voice broke as he was baptizing him.  My "little" brother gave the opening prayer, and I realized what an amazing man he has become.  We have the most wonderful family.  I can't even begin to express how grateful I am for all of them.  When we were all added together, we took up about half the room.  And in the other half the room were some of the people we love most in the world.  What a privilege it was to be with all of them today. One last note.  I missed my Dad terribly today, especially when Robbie was being confirmed.  But, I am so grateful for things like this, because even though it hurts, I know he was right there with us.  And so, even though it might be hard, I am grateful for the chance it gives me to feel a little closer to him.  Thank you to all of our friends and family who made this such a wonderful and memorable experience.  We love you all!  (And yes, I am crying at 2:30 in the morning.  Man, I am a wimp!)