My kids’ birthdays are always so emotional for me. It’s a milestone in their lives, so huge and IMPORTANT to them. But for the mama, it’s even bigger.
It is memories… they swell up like an ocean wave and come flooding back in a rush of emotion. The pregnancy, giving birth, breastfeeding, the overwhelming I’ve-been-up-all-night-trying-to-figure-out-what-this-baby-needs exhaustion. The tiny toes, wrinkly skin, fuzzy hair. The smiles, chubby legs, crawling, WALKING! Hearing”mama” and “lub ooo” and “I snuggle you.” Running hugs, gleeful excitement, giggly my-whole-heart-is-filled-with-joy delight! Playdates, swimming lessons, best friends, bike rides, boo-boos, tears, laughter. There are so many milestones, moments, & memories along the way. As moms we have the privilege of watching the tiny baby grow and transform and become. It is an amazing journey that fills me with wonder, gratitude, and a thankful heart every day of my life. I am so honored, so blessed, so amazed at this gift from God, this gift of my children.
So while birthdays are a milestone for the child, they are a memory for the mama. And so very, very precious.
My own sweet boy turned 6 this month. SIX! I’m still in shock. Or denial. Or both!
Here are some images of my baby boy, 6 years ago, a tiny 7lbs 7oz newborn. Ahhhhhh….
And 6 years later:
Here he is with his best buddy, L, who will turn SIX next month also. In honor of the big occasion they had their first sleepover, complete with the [very cool it’s-a-boy-thing] garage picnic, rain/mud play, cake & ice cream, riding bikes, Kangaroo Jac’s, and staying up as late as you can. Which was 10pm, when I read them a story and they both fell asleep before I finished! [That’s a happy day!]
[our self portrait–can you tell I’m holding my camera in front of us?!]
Happy Birthday, Sweet Boy! I lub ooo!
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He is so cute, happy bday to him! Love the pics!
He is so handsome - gorgeous eyes and hair!
These are great. How fun to see the then and now.
Happy 6th birthday to your gorgeous little guy!
Hi Kris: I laughed and cried! But, of course, I’m the lucky Grandma!! Thanks for the great pics!
Looks like he had a great time. My how fast they grow. It has been wonderful to watch him grow.
Tears are trickling down my cheeks after reading this! He is such a precious big boy now! I am so fortunate to be his “Aunt Yinnie!” (OK, he calls me “aunt Linde” now, but I still like “Yinnie.”) K, thanks for the wonderful mom you are to L&M, and the inspiration you are to me as a mom.
Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday I was meeting that precious bundle for the first time, next thing you know we’ll be planning the wedding!
Lucas and Luke BFF! What a gift! You captured amazing smiles with that camera!
6?! Happy Birthday!!
My gosh look how much he has grown since last summer when I saw you.
Wow- he is GORGEOUS! He always has been!!
These are so beautiful and really capture who he is NOW- gorgeous. Happy belated birthday to him and happy belated birth day to you!