Piece of Paper

March 9, 2010
Tuesday, 8:02 P.M.
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My baby is getting married on the 21st. Tommy is about 6'1 and 250 pounds, but at 26 years old, he remains my baby. I have mixed emotions about him becoming a husband and more than likely, a father. Even though they are both in their late 20s, I'm afraid that neither one of these children is ready for all that being spouses and parents entails. They have lived together for five years and are convinced that being married won't be any different. They aren't taking into consideration all the responsibility that suddenly comes with that "piece of paper". They are dealing with issues within themselves that should be worked out before they take this giant step, but as we all know, I'm just Mom, what do I know? On the other hand, maybe this will bring on the epiphany I have always longed for for my son. Maybe he will realize what a brilliant, talented, artistic, bright, funny, wonderful man he is and will treat himself that way. Maybe he will be the supportive, loving husband and father I have always known he can be and feared he wouldn't. Maybe Mom is wrong. Wouldn't that be great?