Monday, February 8, 2010

My boy

Our bond was immediate.
We looked at each other and it was love.
Nothing more pure.
Nothing more precious.
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I can still feel the way your warm, heavy, body felt in my arms.
I can smell your sweet, fuzzy hair, as I lay my cheek against your head.
I can remember how you would wrap your chubby, little, dimpled hand around my finger and lay your head against my chest.
You looked at me and I would melt.
I still do.
Your big, blue eyes pierce through me.
Your smile makes me smile.
You still fit in my lap.
I am so thankful.
You are still my little boy.
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But, how can it be?
How can you be three?
My baby boy.
Still, so much my baby.
But growing every day.
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You are spirited.
You are funny, and kind, and silly.
You are a quick to forgive,
and always willing to snuggle.
You are my baby boy.
And always will be.
I am so thankful there is a day to celebrate wonderful you.
Happy birthday, my darling boy.
I am so proud of you.
I love you.

26 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh he's such a cutie!! Happy Birthday to him. But THREE? REALLY?

Lady Mama said...

Beautiful post! Happy Birthday to your little boy. (Love the cake!)

Not Your Aunt B said...

Aww...happy birthday to your sweet boy! What a wonderful post- so touching.

Putting the FUN in DysFUNctional said...

This is so precious! Happy Birthday to him.

Doc said...

Yes, Happy Birthday... Great blue eyes!!

Mom24 said...

Happy Birthday to him. He's such a cutie!

Stephanie said...

This gave me tears. So sweet! Happy Birthday to your handsome little guy :)

Mel said...

This one needed a "Kleenex Warning". Just...awesome...

Momisodes said...

Time really does fly! I still remember seeing his baby face here not long ago.

Happy birthday to your little boy!

Cassie said...

Happy Birthday to him! You always write the sweetest posts.

Kelly said...

What a cute cake. I had a baby boy on Feb 8th 1994. We just celebrated his 16th birthday. They grow up so fast!

dawn klinge said...

Happy Birthday to sweet Ben. That post was so sweet...it made me want to go hug ad kiss my own little boy.

Anonymous said...

A huge happy birthday to a beautiful little boy. What amazing blue eyes he has.

CJ xx

Scrappy said...

I love the look on his face in the last picture. So cute! Happy Birthday, Ben!

Jessa said...

Awww... Happy Birthday Ben.

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Anonymous said...

Many happy returns to your boy. Those youngests have a special way about them, don't they?

Tonya said...

what a cutie pie! happy birthday little man.

painted maypole said...

adorable!

imbeingheldhostage said...

Gorgeous boy-- he just sparkles!

Hilary said...

Aww Happy Birthday to your beautiful sweetie pie. :)

Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious? said...

No. Three already?

Such sweet words for your little man. Happy birthday!

tweetey30 said...

Happy B-day... Enjoy being three... Before you know it you will be four... and then kindergaden.. so enjoy being three..

CC said...

Happy big 3 birthday!!!!!! Totally adorable!

Riahli said...

OMGoodness...he is so adorable! We just celebrated a three years birthday over here too. I love that cake, how cute. Very sweet post.

Emily said...

Oh what an angel! Happy Birthday!

Lisa said...

what a sweetie - I love how excited he looks w/ his cake :) It seems like just yesterday you were posting about his FIRST birthday!

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