Thursday, March 1, 2012

TTT: James Edition

1. My baby turned 5 today. I guess that means it's official - I no longer HAVE a baby. *sigh*
a rare photo in which he smiles. :)

2. The beginning of today was difficult. He didn't want anyone to sing to him. He didn't want anyone to even SAY "happy birthday." He refused to talk to my mom on the phone when she called to wish him a happy birthday. I was nervous about him at school, but it seemed like by then, he was warming up to being the center of attention. I brought cupcakes in, and spent the rest of his day hanging with him.

We came home and I made him pancakes for lunch (per his request). I'm hoping that the rest of the day goes as well...

3. "Event" kind of days always amplify his differentness. I was speaking with one of his teachers today and we shared our concerns about kindergarten for him. I'm feeling anxious about his teacher conferences this evening. I still worry about him so much, only because I want so much for him.

This mothering gig is a trip, some days. I have a weird lump in my throat today that I can't seem to get rid of. All because I love him so much that I ache.
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14 comments:

  1. being a mom --- is the best thing ever!!

    Happy birthday to the big 5 year old!!!

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  2. I'm about about to turn 30 and i am still my mom's baby. That never changes. Happy birthday to the little one!!

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  3. pancakes as birthday lunch = awesome. James & I are kindred pancake spirits!

    Happy birthday to your little guy!

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  4. He'll ALWAYS be your baby. Don't ever let age take that away from you.

    Also? I'm tearing up over here. Though much newer to this whole parenthood gig, I already firmly believe that it's full of aches. Full body aches from chasing little ones around the house. And full soul aches for wanting the best for our children. You're a good mama!

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  5. Awww 5 cheers for the birthday boy! And for choked-up mommy too of course. It all goes so freaking fast.

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  6. ohh. Lot's of hugs for the birthday boy and for Mom to. I hope he enjoyed the rest of the day. Great pic of you to!

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  7. I hope his day continued to be on the better side. Pancakes for lunch would make ME happy!

    Let us know how conferences go!

    I like Ginger Foxxx's comment :)

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  8. What a great photo (cute hair!).

    Happy Birthday lil' (ehr, I mean big) man!!!!

    Thinking of you and the conference tonight - hope it's good news!

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  9. happy birthday to your son!
    being a mom is the best and hardest thing on earth.

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  10. I went through a phase in college where I didn't want anyone to say happy birthday to me. Instead I insisted they say "congrats on surviving another year!"

    So, congrats on surviving another year to both you and James. May the next years continue to get better and betters :-)

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  11. Sorry I missed wishing him a happy birthday...
    hugs! See you saturday...

    Love the pic...xoxo

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  12. Awww Happy birthday to James!

    And I know I said it when you posted a picture on Facebook but I LOVE the hair! It looks great on you :)

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  13. I am SOOOO down with the idea of pancakes for your birthday lunch! What a lucky BIG boy!!!

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  14. I <3 that photo of you two. Happy late birthday, James! :)

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