Friday, October 26, 2007

Indulge me here... I want lots of pictures on my blog today. It's time to celebrate!

My Sweet Little Bug,
7 years old today. I can hardly believe it's been that long. I sit here with tears rolling down my face knowing that I can never put into words the feelings I have for you. Your smile lights up a room and your laughter brings giggles to my own lips.
Birthdays have never been a big deal to you. You don't like cake. The candles seem to frighten you. You won't sit still long enough for us to sing to you. You do seem to understand the whole concept behind gifts though and I can't wait to watch you open the ones I bought just for you.
I love the little man that you are. I love that each night, when I tuck you in, you turn your head to the side to receive your butterfly kisses. And what I love even more are the times when you take my face in your hands, tip it to the side and give me some of those butterflies in return... When you were born I never knew how much my heart could ache or the joy it could feel. And oh, how I have ached for you. And because of that aching, I now know about true, amazing joy.
I hope your day is filled with cookies and candy, gifts that you love and not a candle in sight. I love you my sweet boy.
Love always,
Mom

14 comments:

Dedee said...

Cute boy. Cute you!

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Did you cry?

Beautiful post - and you? Wow...I'm afraid the twins thing just went right out the window 'cause you're gorgeous!

Oh, and I want the bag picture below. Love the fabric!

nic said...

Happy birthday!! :)

tracey.becker1@gmail.com said...

Happy Birthday!! 7 is a cool age. Not quite a big kid yet, but not a little one, either. Enjoy!

Heather said...

Best Wishes!!!

Holly (2 Kids and Tired) said...

Happy Birthday Little Bug! What a beautiful post, and darling pictures.

Tonya said...

Happy Birthday Little Bug!!! Loved the post Melissa. I know what you mean about never knowing how much your heart can ache and how much capacity for love you can have.

tharker said...

Awesome, awesome birthday post! There's nothing like motherhood that can bring on feelings of both heartache and joy.

You are so awesome!!!!

Anonymous said...

Such a cutie! I think he looks a lot like you.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday 'Little Bug'!! You are amazing and I love you so!!! BIG SSSSSSQQUUUIIIIIIIIISH!

:O) I need another kleenex.......

Nancy Face said...

He is so precious! I loved seeing all the pictures of him, and my mostest favoritest one is of him laying back on the horse...awww!

I'm so happy to see a picture of beautiful YOU!

Jean Knee said...

Melissa, i love that post. so nice

Yvonne said...

I'm so glad you posted all the pictures. I love them. It was great to finally see a picture of you--now I can put a face to the name!!! I hope he has a great birthday.

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great pictures. happy birthday, little bug.