Royce!

      

            I don't know how many of you know this but I was a crazy teenager always looking for trouble. I grew up in a small town so trouble was easy to find. Sadly trouble was also easy to hear. So everything bad I did daddy always found out. One day trouble walked into my place of business. We locked eyes. From then on trouble and I became something no one expected. Trouble being Dennie.  
          Dennie and I found ourselves pretty crazy for each other rather quick. As I mentioned before Daddy hates trouble so he did everything he could to prevent us from being together. Of course that only made things worse. Dennie and I grew closer and closer everyday. So much that eventually we moved to Montpelier so we could be even closer. At the time being 17, Dennie 19. Trust was key from mom and step dad. They trusted us which helped us calm down with the sneaking. But still we progressed our relationship quick. With a few hick ups Dennie realized I was the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Dennie reached out to my dad, asked permission for my hand in marriage. He approved so he asked and I said yes, soon after we started to plan for a wedding. I turned 18 in September we were married by December. It was the fasted engagement ever!!!
         Low and behold two weeks after our wedding we found out we had gotten pregnant! Lets not forget I was still going to school during all of this time. Before long everyone in school found out I had gotten married and pregnant. Although it was something I had wanted for a year, it was very hard to share the news with my classmates. Word spread fast unfortunately.  I was so young having people judge me was by far the most difficult thing I will ever go threw. Your classmates are your life all the way til graduation. They are somewhat a lifeline to your success and growth. I became weak knowing everyone found out I was expecting, so we moved. Along with other reasons like money for a new baby, money for living, and my weakness. We moved to Brigham City with our in-laws. That my friends was just as hard.
        I didn't have a hard pregnancy. But trying to juggle a growing child in my stomach, puking everyday, work, and school, life became hard. Times got hard, for everyone. Dennie and I had a difficult time working as a team. We lived in a basement which was dark and lonely. Dennie worked and played and it left me feeling lonely. Don't judge we were young. In all of this chaos, I could not wait to have my baby. A best friend to keep me grounded and happy.
         One day, September 2, 2008 to be exact, feeling extra fat and sooooo hungry, mother in law, Dennie, and myself ventured off to Arbys!!! Yum, I know. We ordered food sat down and boom. Contractions after contractions. We called the hospital they said for a good hour you need to be having multiple contractions every five minutes. So we started to count. Writing them all down on a napkin. All the while eating. Soon like always mamma had to pee. I was positive that baby was coming in that bathroom! Thank you Royce for holding off a few hours. You saved me some trouble!
          I cant tell you the exact times. But mom lived in Montpelier as soon as we called she headed to Brigham. Which was a two hour travel. Shortly after she arrived it was pushing time. I remember the pain and the deep screams of labor. But boy as soon as that epidural kicked in we ALL were relieved. By the way five contractions during that epidural was a true test of how strong I can be. I am damn strong. Just sayin ;)
           Labor was easy, calm, relaxing, and short. Mom said she felt Angels in that room. Something was there with us that day. It was incredible. Seeing my baby for the first time was the best gift god and a man could ever give a woman. My son was perfect. I forgot the mess that our life was, it stopped. I love this baby with every fiber in my body. We were parents. 18 and 20 life stopped for just a moment our world had changed forever. Royce Lee Gallegos arrived at the perfect time and at the perfect length and weight.
           The day we brought Royce home was magical and so exciting. I had lots of help. I couldn't wait to spend the rest of my life with this little boy. Hours became days, days became months. It was time to move out! We found our self wanting to be in the middle of all our family so Logan it was. Royce was an only child for 13 months. Those 13 months were amazing and hard all at once. Dennie had enlisted in the army and was very busy so when I say my son was my Best Friend, he was my Best Friend. I will forever be so grateful for this now young man.
            Fast forward to today. Royce is Nine years old!! Nine years of welcoming his siblings. Wrestling dad. Loving on mom. Learning. Growing. Finding himself. Making goals. Falling and picking himself back up. Royce is the smartest kid I know. The most gentle boy at heart. Tough on the outside. Often a pain in my rear. But the most kind soul you will ever meet.
          Royce learned so quick the skills he carries today. Learning is easy for this boy. Reading is nothing. Sports are easy (from a nine year old stand point). He has questions. He has answers. He has my entire heart! Royce helps with chores and offers to help any way needed. Royce loves to relax and watch shows like time isn't passing. Royce plays football hates the initial getting there but loves it when he starts. He plays corner on defense. He loves it! Royce is a quick little dude. Lately hes been walking around the house and school saying "Look guys I have an eight pack!" Royce you're adorable. You are strong and so smart. Please forever stay that way.
            Not only is Royce strong and smart but he has taught me the most important thing a woman needs to be taught. He taught me to be a good, kind, loving mother. Someone I hope my kids can learn from and grow from. You see Royce you are so special. Never forget how special you are.
             Your mom and dad both are so proud of you. We cant wait to see what the year has in store for you! Be smart Be safe and Be kind little man!

xoxoxo love,
Mom

 (Royce may have a slight obsession with Odell Beckham Jr)