My first baby, born eight whole years ago today.
You made your way into the world on a cold wintery night in Wisconsin.
At 2 am, your dad and I negotiated our way to the car to head for the hospital, icy driveway crunching under our feet. The nosy neighbor peeked out her door to ask “Is it baby time???”
Oh yes, you were on your way.
14 hours later we met. (how is it that those 14 hours seemed longer than the last 8 years? nevermind that.)
And there we were.
You arrived and made me a mom.
Once a butterball baby and now a lanky kid. For certain, some things will never change. You will always make me laugh, with that glimmer in your eye. You are witty and silly and very sweet. You are a thoughtful friend and an amazing big brother. I am so proud of you and I’m honored to be your mom. This is your day. Happy Birthday, sweetheart.
The top photo was taken at about 5 months old. I’ve always loved that shot. So happy, that baby! Now at 8, in the bottom photo wearing the birthday jammie pants I made him. Flannel camo-skulls, what could be better? (In our house we refer to the process of putting your pajamas on as “getting jamified”! Here, I’ll use it in a sentence: “Bedtime! Go upstairs and get jamified!”)
What an adorable picture and post! Happy Birthday to your son 🙂
Oh my goodness, you are definitely going to make me cry today! My little one is going to be a year old in February and I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown already. I can’t imagine her turning 8 and I can’t wait either. *sob* Mommy’s little girl … 😉
Happy Birthday to your little Angel and God Bless him! Enjoy every moment you have!
I clicked on your link right from writing in my blog. Please read my entry. You will understand why. You made me cry! What a beautiful entry and memory. Time goes way too fast. I remember, and still do feel the exact way you feel, and I have a son who is a senior. I’m hanging on…
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Awww, how sweet! Doesn’t it go fast? Savor that boy. Mine were like that just a minute ago and now are 15 and 17! Phew. Love the jammies, too. I made my boys flame ones! 🙂
what a sweet round face! Happy Birthday to him! And we call it getting “jammed up” at our house:)
oh no! that means my baby is 10 years old next week?!?! how did this happen? we were only just sharing new baby stories.
love to all! and happy birthday big brother c!
Happy Golden Birthday to your first – 8 on the 8th. Love BOTH pictures. Happy Mom’s Day to you. Love your work and look forward to your book.
My boy was 10 on the 8th, and I could describe him the same way ;o)
congratulations!!!
I love the babypicture :o)
Happy birthday to him!
We love “Jammie Time” at our house, too! I was wondering if you could share where you got the camo/skull fabric? I have a 7 year old who would love that fabric!
Happy birthday to your son! I don’t know about you, but I never thought in a million years I would be searching for the coolest skull and crossbones clothes for my sons! No pink bows, but I’m having a blast with my boys!
Hi Stephanie,
The camo-skull flannel is from Joann’s! Boys rock! 🙂
Betz
Totally made me tear up. In a good way. It’s good being a momma, isn’t it??
Your words made me tear-up. I hope some day I can have a sweet child to say that to!
Happy Birthday!
Your sons legs could be my 8 year olds legs! He’d LOVE those pj bottoms, must look for that fabric!