At this very time 12 years ago, I was laying in an uncomfortable bed at Bellin Hospital attempting to sleep while in labor.

I did somehow manage to catch a few zzzz’s here and there.

Less than 7 hours later, I was a mom.

Yes.

12 years ago, on February 12th, 1999, I became a mom to an adorable little man we have now coined Zack.

Over the past 12 years, I have watched that little boy turn into a little man and become one of the most delightful kids I know (and I’m not just saying this because I’m his mom!).

Zack has been a great kid and really, I couldn’t have asked for more!

Happy Golden Birthday Zack, I love you and I hope you have an awesome 12th birthday!

Today we will be out and about having some birthday fun!

A trip to the movies to see Gnomeo & Juliet, to the Packer Pro Shop to purchase his new Aaron Rodgers jersey and then to dinner at Curly’s Pub at Lambeau Field.

It is going to be one heck of a golden birthday!

Enjoy it!