Birthday Ramblings

Given the ridiculous amount of thought and energy we put into celebrating our Littles over the course of the year, it’s often hard for The Hubs and me to care all that much about our own significant events.  As such, we thought we’d keep it simple this past week when Yours Truly turned the ripe old age of 29+1+1+1+1+1+1.

(Don’t worry yourself with the math.  Though the Little Miss still adamantly asserts that her Mama is “only 15,” which I find a whole lot more appealing…Just so long as assuming said age does not also require the return of braces and pimples).

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In an unexpected twist of fate, however, Nena was able to come down for the weekend to celebrate with us.  That meant oodles of attention (and patience) for the Littles and date nights (and freedom!) for the Birthday Girl and my Red Headed Sidekick.  Hooray for us!

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Despite the fact that I was turning the-age-that-must-not-be-named, I could not help but feel jolly from all of the love showered upon me by friends, family, and my three Little Elves.

Otherwise known as…

Happy, Sweetie,

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and Grumpy.
(a.k.a. Sassy, Cheeky, or Drive-Mama-Nuts-y)

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(And yet also and always…my Little Lovey)

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The Little Miss gave me the best birthday gift of all by NOT coming down with the stomach flu (as she did on my birthday last year).  Any party without throw-up is a winner in my book.

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So there you have it, folks.  This broke-down Mama is yet another year older.

And oh so blessed.

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The Little Sir is ONE!!!

Time for a math quiz.  Got your pencils out?

Question: Take this…

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And subtract this…

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 And then add a year…
(and about 1 zillion smooches)

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What do you end up with?

Answer: A ONE YEAR OLD Little Sir!!!

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The sweetest ONE YEAR OLD Little Sir you ever did see!!!

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(Type in “wright” to watch)

Though don’t let his sweetness fool you. With each passing milestone the boy is showing us that he possesses a wellspring of personality, determination and opinions.

And he ain’t afraid to tap into it.

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We had a blast celebrating our Little Sir Birthday Boy over the past week,
with treats and family galore.

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Birthday cookie – devoured.

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Birthday cake – demolished.

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Birthday boy – DELIGHTED.

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(Type in “wright” to watch)

It was so much fun to have lots of family over to help us celebrate our Little Party Animal.

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And as a true third-born, he certainly didn’t mind being the Little Life of the Party!

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We are so thankful for our darling ONE YEAR OLD Little Sir!

Happy birthday, baby boy!

Little Sir Math Facts:

31.75in height (98%)
+ 23lb 6.5oz weight (81%)
+  46.5cm head circumference (63%)

= Our growing 1 year old Little Sir William!

(And a shrinking waistline for Mommy…Well, maybe after I work off all of the birthday treats I’ve been eating…)

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Celebrating our 2 1/2 Year Old Little Mister

Our Little Mister is quite a character, with enough joy, energy and SASS to fill a football field.
Or several.

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I had the opportunity to celebrate my sweet Little Summer Baby during his half birthday party at preschool last week.  He was so excited!

Being sung to by the Happy Birthday Bear…

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And eating his birthday cookies…

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(Made from scratch, I’ll have you know.  Best.Mom.Ever.)

(And.Oh.So.Humble.)

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He’s such a hoot.

Here are a few favorite videos of our Little Mister Man.  Suffice to say, I am going to be SO SO SAD when he finally figures out how to pronounce his Ls.  Type in “wright” to watch.

WE WUV OUR BOY!!!

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