i held parker yesterday, cradling him like i did when he was a baby, and told him that’s how i used to hold him. he totally let me hold him like this, even though it was ridiculous and unnatural for me to be cradling his big body, because he knew i needed it. i told him that four years ago he changed my life and that i was so glad he was my boy. i had tears in my eyes but i was sure to tell him it’s because i was happy. i asked him, “why can’t you stay little?!” “i can’t! babies get big!” ain’t that the truth.
parker was born at 8:05 pm on july 23, 2011 and man… that rush, that love, that intensity i felt when i first laid eyes on him, well, it’s out of this world. it was then, and it still is when i think back on it. he’s my buddy, he’s my guy, he’s one of my favorite people in this whole world. i love him more than words could possibly say.
a few parker facts before i get too sappy (too late for that?):
– his favorite color is blue. not green!
– he’s completely obsessed with dress-ups right now. he’ll point out things to us: “see that hat? see that headphone? see that badge? i want that.”
– he gets especially chatty at bedtime. you’ll hear everything that’s going on in that little head of his and then some.
– he is timid and shy around people he doesn’t know.
– he often goes out of his way to say thank you for something, unprompted. (for example, his speech therapist pulled up the other day and he runs to the window to yell, “thank you for all you do!!!”)
– whenever his siblings leave for the day, “i will miss you!!!”
– recently he was not into eating his oatmeal for breakfast and i explained how he needed it to be strong to help in the backyard (we had a huge pile of mulch to move and had a few boys coming over to help). he gave a heavy sigh, said okay, and then ate.
– he’s always getting into things. recently i was looking out the window at him trekking back towards the house from the garage. rain boots on, goggles on, and a toolbox in each hand.
– he takes on this sort of proud strut when he thinks he’s done something impressive. shoulders back, hands resting behind his hips, and this sort of proud smile. it is so cute.
– when he has a milk mustache, or smoothie mustache (or, basically, food on his face), he likes to give me kisses so i get some too.
– steve took him and anders for a walk recently without me. i finished what i needed to do and sat on the stoop waiting for them. they came round the bend with parker in one toms, one flip flop, a rash guard, bathing suit bottom, and a helmet. “you went to the playground like that?” steve didn’t even notice.
– he looooves making us laugh.
happy birthday parker. we love you so much. we’re so glad you’re ours!!!
So sweet and the picture above melts my heart. He must be adorable. Have a really happy birthday, Parker.
Oh man — I teared up reading this, but then my son turns 10 months old today and I've been crying all morning. I feel you! Can't even imagine the lump in my throat by the time he turns four!
Happy Birthday Parker! Isn't it funny how father's don't notice things like shoes and clothes haha!
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Happiest of happy birthdays to the little guy!
Happiest of happy birthdays to the little guy!
this made me get all teary!!! my little lady turns three next week aaand i have a newborn… so babies growing is kind of using all my emotions right now… WHY does it go so fast?!! and yes!! those first feelings right when they're born that just keep growing and evolving as they grow and evolve… gosh! there's nothing like loving your babies!
and duh! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, parker!!! he sounds like an amazing little man 🙂
aw, happy birthday dude!
he sounds like such a fun little guy!! happy birthday to your little man 🙂
Aww Happy Birthday to him!! How cute!
Such a sweet post!! What a guy! He sounds like a little stud 🙂
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