Happy Birthday Joseph

So 16 years ago today, my second son was born.  He came into the world before anyone but me was ready.  We expected to have a baby around 1-2 pm that day.  So my husband decided to run out and take care of a few of his vending locations.  Instead about 10 am things started getting interesting.  We had the worst nurse for any of my births.  She was fairly incompetent.  Fortunately about the time we were discussing if I wanted anything for pain, another nurse walked by and ended up coming in the room.  As they were talking, they decided since my doctor was right in the hospital to have him check and see how far along I was.  

So as he came in the room and was preparing to check me, I looked at my coach (my husband's sister-in-law) and said, "I think I am going to be sick."  But then I changed my mind and stated I needed to push.  About that time everyone started telling me not to push.  I asked for my coach to call my husband.  I had even wrote down all the numbers she needed to call before we went to the hospital.  But she was so focused on me, that I ended up calling my husband to tell him to get back to the hospital.  

So our son entered the world much earlier in the day than anyone expected.  This is my child that enjoys adventures with his older brother, is an instigator, and is up for a challenge.   He makes up his mind to do something and accomplishes his task.

He put his mind on becoming Eagle Scout and he achieved it.  Also as a result of his drive, his older brother received the rank of Eagle Scout the same day.  He is one of my children that loves to sing.  He is also the tallest in our family.  I will not be surprised if he reaches 7 feet tall by sheer drive and determination.  He loves his siblings including his baby sister and helps look after them even when he is tormenting them.

So happy 16th Birthday Joseph!  We love you!