Imaginary Boy

[Teresa]

We had an imaginary child while we were dating, a boy we called Julian.  "He will climb and break things," my future husband joked, "and he will drool in his sleep."  We were dreaming in those early years, writing our own story as a game to see how close we could get to reality.  I always pictured a high chair in the kitchen, a one year-old hurling spaghetti across the room while I sipped French wine and prepared dinner; Roland wanted a football fan, dog lover, history buff - a boisterous boy twin and best friend.  Seven years later our Julian materialized, the Bam-Bam from Flintstones to pair with the Pebbles we already had.  Our "Jewels" is four years old today, a little man in plaid shorts who loves balloons and peanut butter, Thomas the Train, farm animals and Bugs Bunny, who said as I lay my head on his small lap, "I ludge you," which was more than a dream come true.  

 

[Bonnie]

Beautiful boy... You will never forget those words, Teresa. I bet you're still smiling; I know I am.

[LynnMichelle]

Ludge you and miss you Ta!!

what a wonderful h-b-d !!

 

[Deborah Jovan Reed]

ah they grow up too fast, I remember holding my little girl in the palm of my hand and now she almost stands are all as me... i thank god for photography so I can relive the fun times, shopping and jumping on sofas

[Mike Handley]

Ludgely!

[Gita]

He will be a football fan and a dog lover and much more. Thomas the Tank is just the beginning. His dark eyes make me melt. 

[Angela]

Perfect in all ways, T.  Happy Birthday, Julian.

[Toby Tucker Hecht]

What a beautiful boy.  He'd be anyone's dream come true.

[Diana E. Backhouse]

Happy Birthday, Julian. I 'ludge' the photos.

[Sandra Davies]

I love your son's oh so expressive  and confident face.   Have a good day with him T.