Nine
March 7, 2010 by Miss
I will always remember that…
… it was raining the day you were born.
… my night nurse loved The Simpsons and was illegally downloading episodes the night you were born.
… they brought you to me in a “Property of the U.S. Navy” onesie.
… you had big feet from the start and while you looked just like your dad, you got those from me.
… for the first 2 weeks, I couldn’t look at you without crying because you were that beautiful.
… all I wanted to do was touch your hair, and your cheeks, and hold your little hands and feet.
… you helped me get current on all after dark infomercials. And you never let me buy anything!
… you always hated being on your stomach, which is why you have a flat spot on the back of your head to this day.
… you had THE best baby laugh I’ve ever heard. You laughed with your entire body and I always laughed with you.
… you were never scared of baths and you would open your eyes super wide in shock when I poured water on your head. Then came the laugh.
… you had so much hair, you got your first haircut at 3 months.
… baby shoes never fit your fat feet. Not only were your feet too big, they were too thick. Also, you would kick off every pair of socks I put on you.
… you were mischievous from the start and 9 years later, you still are. I see that glimmer in your eye and I know you’re up to something.
… you have never been one to dwell. Yes, you get mad. Yes, you threw tantrums and you pout. But you are quick to forgive and you never hold things against people. You’ve always been able to move on quickly, in case you miss a moment to laugh.
… you’ve always been my protector.
… you need to sit next to me in restaurants.
… you aren’t afraid to hold my hand at school (yet).
… you usually pull my arm up so you can snuggle under it, no matter where we are.
… you love. You laugh. You have compassion for others, especially when they are smaller than you.
… you are you. You are who you want to be and you express that in your music, your clothes, and in the jokes and stories you tell.
You’re 9 today sir. You made me a mother and from the start, you’ve been changing my life every single day. You’ve made me see the world differently, how amazing and beautiful it can be and you’ve shown me how quickly it goes by.
I love the boy that you are and who I watch you becoming. You make me so proud to be your mom.
Happy Birthday dude.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DUDE!
Swear to God that the last line I read was “I love the boy that you are and who I watch you becoming. You make me so proud to be your mom.” – I didn’t even see the Happy Birthday Dude ending.
Our in-sync minds are why we’re awesome.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKEY!
Really loved this birthday post, btw. Insight into both of you.
And obviously, you’re a great mom. <#
Happy NINE!
mine turns nine tomorrow.
How did they get to be nine?? OH MY GOD.
LOVE this post, lady!
This was such a wonderful and loving tribute. Happy birthday to your little man.
Sounds like one great guy!
Happy Birthday, Dude!
… you are hated at Dave and Busters. At least when you have a Sprite in front of you, and a straw to blow into.
Happy birthday, kid!!
*sniff* he is so handsome. Sounds like you did good girl.
ohh… he’s so handsome! Such a sweet happy birthday wish to your little man.
You did good lady. Happy birthday to that lovely boy.
Just now saw this. Happy birthday!!
Dude … I can’t believe you are 9! You have grown so much since the first time I met you. By the time you are 10 you will be towering over me. The sibling relationship you have developed with D is precious and annoying at the same time, but I treasure it. You fulfill that big brother role for her. I adore you, kid! I am enjoying watching you grown into the wonderful boy you are. Happy birthday!
Miss … this day celebrates you becoming a mom! You are doing such a great job raising Mikey and I am honored to witness it. Happy birthday to you too!
xo ~ n
Awwww…. happy birthday do your handsome guy!
Yay for his bday! Happy birthday! that’s a bad ass picture too!
Happy Birthday Mikey! You’re a great young man and you picked a great day to make your entrance into this world.
Miss – that was just beautiful. Seriously. **wiping tears**
Happy belated birthday, Mikey.
What a BEAUTIFUL post! He’s such a handsome little man!
A little late here cause I have been horrible about reading blogs lately. Happy (very late) birthday to Mikey. I cannot believe he is 9, I remember the pictures of him when he was 3 and 4. I have seen him grow over the last 7 years I have known you and I look forward to continue to see him grow.