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Five

February 12, 2014

Oh my amazing little man,

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How did you get to be 5 already?

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It’s seems only a blink of an eye that you were such a small and frightened little boy.  A little boy uncomfortable in his own skin and unable to articulate the confusion and frustration you so obviously experienced.

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And yet on Monday, your birthday, you charmed the optician, flirted outrageously with the nurse, and had all the little old ladies in the waiting room eating out of your hand.  Then you skipped into school laden with goodies for the multitude of friends you have made since September, without so much as a backwards glance.

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I was so very proud.

Proud of the fearless little man you have become.  Proud of your old fashioned manners and insistence on carrying bags and holding doors for ladies.  Proud of your hilarious sense of humour and impeccable comic timing.

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Proud of just how kind and loving you are.

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Most of all I am proud to be your mummy.

I know everyone always says that you are so lucky that we found you.  But you and Button and Daddy and I know the truth.

You found us.

And we are the lucky ones.

Happy birthday, my wonderful boy.

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We love you.

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Comments

  1. sewlittletime says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:38 am

    aaww, happy birthday little man! he is gorgeous evie.

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      I know…he’s going to break some hearts! 😀

  2. scriviasole says

    February 12, 2014 at 11:33 am

    happy birthday little man, you look adorable and I’m sure you are too! 🙂
    (my daughter is turning 5 in 3 months and I cant’ believe it!)

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 5:51 pm

      He can be a holy terror too…but I wouldn’t have him any other way. He’s a trouper.
      It’s true what they say…they grow up way too fast.

  3. Andrea says

    February 12, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Note to self: stop reading these posts at work. I’m crying like a baby, Evie. Your family is gorgeous and you are all lucky to be together. Happy birthday to your little guy.

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 6:44 pm

      Oh, you big softie! 😉
      We are very lucky indeed.

  4. K-Line says

    February 12, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    Oh, more crying. He is so adorable. Those ears! That sweetness!

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      He’s a poppet. And thank you about the ears. Not everyone is so kind (I personally adore his little ears and will miss them when they are pinned next year).

  5. Sewing Princess (@sewingprincess1) says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    So cute! I could really feel all the love coming through your words. Happy birthday!

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      It’s crazy how much I love these kids of mine. Even when they are stamping on my very last nerve…. 😉

  6. Vicki Kate says

    February 12, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Happy Birthday! Such a handsome young man!

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      He is! We are both lucky to have such wonderful boys, no?

      • Vicki Kate says

        February 12, 2014 at 7:54 pm

        Definitely!

  7. themateriallady says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    A heart breaker in the making! I hope he thoroughly enjoyed his birthday 🙂

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      He had a blast, thank you, and he still has a party to come!

  8. Laurie says

    February 12, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Oh they do that! Grow up and quickly it seems! I can’t believe that MY little man is 25!!!! Happy bday to yours!

    • PendleStitches says

      February 12, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      I think I’ll blink and he’ll be 25! I’m making the most of them being small.

  9. Melizza says

    February 12, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    How beautiful! Wishing your son a super happy birthday! Off to dry my eyes.

    • PendleStitches says

      February 13, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you. He had a lovely day and is very excited about his party on Saturday.

  10. Gail says

    February 13, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Happy birthday to your beautiful boy!

    • PendleStitches says

      February 13, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

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