~Happy Birthday Mark~ :-)

Today is my youngest son, Mark's birthday. Hes 42. He was born on his father's and my 3rd wedding anniversary.. Danny, his dad, said to me right after he was born "Happy Anniversary, you can name him". He named our first son. I had a name picked out I wanted to give him, but wasn't allowed. So when I had Mark I decided I didn't want to name him after anyone, let him be him, so I picked 2 names that I had always liked.. very strong names to me. Which later during his life would prove he was very strong too... Mark David is his name. Hes my youngest son. And I have to say I am so glad hes back in my life, that I can share mine with him and of course share his.. That top photo is what he looked like the last time I saw him in person.. Beautiful child... That's Mark, 6 years ago.. when he married his wife Cathie.. They have a son, Tyler, hes a minimark. Acts like his dad, looks like his dad, and is just all boy, just like his dad.. Some of the stories that Mark has relayed to me that Ty has done.. Not quite as bad as some of the things Mark did, but kinda close ... Cathie is his 2nd wife, he has 3 by his first wife. 2 daughters and a son. Beautiful kids too..When we talk I relay stories of things he didor said that I remember. Richard had gone to his grammas one day and just Mark and I were at home, he had been busy playing in his room. He destroyed that room, he had toys everywhere and it was a mess.. I walked in there and told him he HAD to clean that room before Dad got home and to get busy. About 45 minutes went by and I realized I hadnt heard a peep out of him, no noise at all.. so I HAD to go look.. Mark was sitting on his bed waiting for me I guess to come in and see his CLEAN room.. It was.. EVERYTHING was GONE ! The toys, the bedding, clothes, some of the drawers were empty .. where was it?? I asked Mark.. "honeyboy, where are the toys and things?" He put up both his hands, smiled and said "I CLEAN my room!!".. he was so proud !! I was baffled.. where was it? I looked everywhere thinking maybe he took it to the other room and I even looked down the basement! That stuff was GONE.. The boy was a magician !! :-) As I turned to walk out of the room I felt a draft on my back.. I turned and noticed the curtain on the window was moving.. I thought to my self.. 'this isnt possible'. then I noticed the little rocking chair pulled up to it.. I walked over to the window and it was open.. Do I need to tell you what all was laying out in the yard below the window? And.. this is WINTER.. snow on the ground.. I turned and looked at Mark.. "what did you do ?" I said to him.. He just gave me a huge smile, put his hands up and says "I CLEAN MY ROOM!" Bless his heart he sure did.. SPOTLESS.. So.. Mom goes out and after about the 4th trip hauling all this stuff back IN to the house, here comes their dad.. he looks at me carrying toys and clothes and asks "WHAT ARE YOU DOING???".. I explained that I had asked Mark to clean his room.. Danny says to me.. "You know that boy, next time be specific...maybe he wont throw the stuff outside next time !! ".. He did help me carry it all back in.. I learned.. What a kid.. Never a dull moment.. These special times, I didn't know it then, would have to last me for over 35 years.. Now. I get to make new ones and I'm most pleased..... Hes reading this.. Happy Birthday Mark... Mum loves ya honeyboy :-) Now I'm closing this for today and of course its food time. Seems it always is :-) bad thing is I always find something to EAT.. Well.. GORGEOUS WEEBLES need food to stay GORGEOUS.. :-) "G'day,G'day"... Y'all have a good one now, Y'hear? Love ya and thanks.. Always, Lois **** "God Bless You" is my prayer today, I'm honored to call you "friend". I pray the Lord will keep you safe, Until I write again...