Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Happy FIRST Birthday, Patrick!!!

One year ago today, right about now, I was being admitted to L&D.  It was the day before my due date and I was thrilled with how things were turning out.  For a solid 3 weeks I'd been explaining to everyone who'd listen that I wanted Patrick to come on TUESDAY, April 28th. That way I could finish my work week, have one last weekend with Natalie and then one day (Monday) all to myself.  So, when my labor started (right on MY schedule) I thought - BRILLIANT - he's obviously a sweet and compliant child right from the start. 

Go ahead, laugh it up :)

Paddy's first year has been quite an adventure.  The reflux challenged us all and also made us realize how lucky we were that our child was perfectly healthy; nothing that a small, daily dose of prevacid couldn't fix.  After I returned to work I had the priviledge of going daily, at lunch, to nurse him and had so much extra bonding time then I would have otherwise.  We've also discovered that he is not cautious in any way and that he's "All Boy". 

I love to witness the joy that lights up his face when he see's his sister.  They have been a team since day 1 and it's the most amazing experience to see them together.

Patrick, oh how I love you!  I love you thru your barf, and your croup and your constant ear infections.  I love your dimple, I love your incredible blue eyes.  I love how you smile at me as I scold you over and over for touching the stove.  I love to watch the satisfaction on your face when you finally figure out how to climb on a new, ever higher, piece of furniture.  I love your little feet and the little pink toes.  I love that you are the tickliest child I've ever met and that you chortle when you laugh with your husky little voice.  I love your 7 tiny teeth and the way you pucker up to smooch!  I love the way you call Nahhleee when you're happy and yell Maammma when you're mad.  I love that you stand at the window and 'talk' to all the passersby.  I love your soft belly and your chubby thighs and your sweet smile.  I love being your Mom!





























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6 comments:

Natalie said...

This post made me all teary eyed. Sure, I could chalk it up to pregnancy hormones but it really was a sweet post. : ) Your little man is too cute for words. Happy 1st Birthday Paddy!

Kelli said...

Happy 1st Birthday Patrick!!!! You and your blues eyes are absolutely adorable!!!!!!

Hugs to your momma!! :o)

Santa's Gift Shoppe and Ideas said...

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Alison @ Oopsey Daisy said...

What a darling little guy you have!! I just stopped by from New Friend Friday. I love the "pimped up" blog look!! Happy weekend!

Alison
http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/

Jaime said...

What a cute kid!!! Thanks for stopping by my blog! My name is Jaime and I have a 1 and a 2 year old! I love the pic with the lobster! We went and saw the lobster at the grocery store recently and my 2 year old cried. LOL It was still in the tank and all! But the 1 year old tried to poke it. Too funny! I look forward to reading more!

faith ann raider said...

oh how sweet.