Sunday, January 31, 2010

Uncle Baby Has a Birthday!


We first became aware of your story when I cleaned out that bathroom closet and found the unused pregnancy test, which I couldn't bear to throw away without using. Then, instead of the negative result I KNEW was coming, it was positive.

Some months later we made a crazy 10 minute trip through a major snow storm, and by the time we got to the second floor of the hospital, you were pretty much here.




Today you're eight!

You, who are the best friend to each of your siblings.

You, who begins each day and ends each night with these words, "You know what, Mommy? You know what, Daddy?" I LOVE you!"

You, who rarely, rarely complain.
You, who gave serious thought to inviting your teacher to your sleepover party, but decided against it since not everyone would be able to sleep next to her and someone would be sad.

You, who made our family complete.

Uncle Baby or Kid or whatever nickname you've given yourself these days: you know what?

We LOVE you!!!!!

19 comments:

Jennifer Warthan said...

Happy Birthday!

I love love LOVE the story about his teacher - classic!

As Cape Cod Turns said...

Happy 8!!!!!!!! What a cutie!

T said...

OMG he is to adorable!!

Happy Birthday Uncle Baby!

Laura ~Peach~ said...

Happy Birthday Uncle Baby :) what a wonderful surprise you were for your momma and daddy. :D

Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades. said...

Happy Birthday Uncle Baby!
Caution~you are blessed!
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Busy Bee Suz said...

This is just the sweetest!!!

So really, you had no idea...you just wanted to NOT waste a preggie test?
you are the funniest.

Happy birthday to your little man!

I Am Woody said...

What a sweetheart! Happy Birthday!!

claudia said...

Happy Birthday sweet young man!
I can tell, your Momma and Daddy are so proud of you!
I hope your birthday is the best ever!

Evansmom said...

Happy Happy Birthday! Cute post.

Evansmom said...

Happy Happy Birthday! Great post!

Nancy C said...

That last picture warms my heart. Happy Birthday to your little man.

betty said...

happy bierthday to your son; hope he has a delightful birthday!

betty

imbeingheldhostage said...

That is the greatest pregnancy story I've heard yet! He is GORGEOUS. Look out Caution.

Decadent Housewife said...

Happy Birthday!

LadyFi said...

Now that is one great great kid!

Lawyer Mom said...

He's precious. And growing too fast, I'd bet. If I had a magic wand, I'd wave it and make my son a baby, just for a day, and then one, and so on and so on.

Menopausal New Mom said...

What a loving tribute to this little angel who has blessed your lives.

Happy Birthday little man! You sure are a cutie!

Lucy and Ethel said...

Happy, happy birthday to a handsome, fun-loving, sweet 8-year old!!!

If I'd waited much longer, I could have wished him a terrific 9th birthday....

Lucy

Big Hair Envy said...

This is the best post I've read all day!! Happy Belated Birthday to your special surprise:)