Seven Years
Seven years ago, I gave birth to my first beautiful baby boy. It was a Tuesday morning, and I was exhausted from being up all night in labor. I almost didn’t get to see or hold you right away because they wanted to go and check you in the NICU. You had the cord wrapped around your neck twice, and needed a little help getting all the way out.
But, I did get to hold you before they took you away. I needed to see you up close. I just couldn’t imagine what you would look like.
Looking into those beautiful eyes, I said, “Hi. I’m your mommy. I love you very much.”
I really couldn’t believe we made you. I sometimes still can’t.
Mr. B
You are smart, funny, sensitive, and sometimes shy at first. Once you are comfortable, you like to talk. You are always thinking, and always questioning things. Sometimes, actually most of the time, I don’t even have answers for you. And this is at seven! I can’t even imagine what seventeen will be like.
I also can’t wait to see what crazy things you invent or amazing things you build. You have the best and wildest imagination.
You’re silly and creative. Sweet and thoughtful. Mr. B, you’re a beautiful artist, and a wonderful storyteller. You give the best cuddles and you will always be my biggest snuggler (I hope!)
I know the day will come when you don’t crawl onto my lap or want to hold my hand, but I hope that doesn’t come anytime soon. You still even like to have me carry you.
I love you more than I can ever tell you. I hope you have the best birthday!
Happy, happy birthday, and cheers to you Mr. B! May seven be an awesome year!
Emily Bendler says
Happy Birthday Mr. B!! Beautiful post for a beautiful boy.
Shann Eva says
Thank you Emily!
Lauren Norton says
Great post! Your love really shines through. I got a little teary (happy tears) reading it. 🙂 I hope y’all have a fantastic birthday celebration!
Shann Eva says
Awe. Thank you Lauren!
Leslie Nichole says
Aww, what a sweetheart. I hope he has a great birthday!
Shann Eva says
Thank you Leslie!
Christina says
Happy birthday to him! He’s a cute boy!
xo. Christina
http://www.xoxochristina.com
Shann Eva says
Thank you Christina!
Jennifer Bigler says
Happy Birthday! I hope the day is magical for everyone!
Mistle says
Such a sweet post! Happy Birthday Mr. B!!! Hope you enjoy it!!!
Becky @Disney in your Day says
Aww happy birthday Mr. B.!! He is so cute!
Shann Eva says
Thank you Becky!
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
Happy Birthday to your sweet boy. What a beautiful family you have.
Shann Eva says
Thank you Valerie!
Lexi says
Happiest birthday!!!! What a sweet post! I hope you guys have a great time celebrating!!
Shann Eva says
Thank you Lexi!
Chrissie M says
Happy Birthday lil man!
Beth_Daily_Dog_Tag says
I hope he had a wonderful birthday! He sounds like a fantastic person!
Jasmine Hewitt says
Aww happy birthday little man!
Charlotte says
Oh, my goodness — this is so sweet 🙂 happiest of birthdays to your beautiful baby boy!! <3
Georgiana says
Happy birthday!