So today is E's birthday. I know it's ridiculous, but I feel like he's growing up too fast. I remember reading in the No-Cry Sleep Solution how the sleepless nights would later take on a "romantic haze" in recollection. I thought: Yeah, right. But I can see what they mean. Soon he'll be a toddler...then he'll have a girlfriend...then he'll go off to college...I can see what the empty nesters get upset about.

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This suzy said…
Happy Birthday, E!

I really can't believe it's been a year already. I love how we all get to be a distant part of watching him grow up! :)
10:55 AM
Reighnie said…
No way has it been a year!

Too fast.

Happy Birthday E!
12:55 PM
Lisa said…
Happy Birthday, E!
6:13 PM
Roxanne said…
Happy Birthday little E!!!

It definitely does go fast. We're already counting down the last 2 years til our oldest graduates high school. And as of today my baby is going to be in Junior High. Boo... :(

btw, loving E's curls. :)
10:23 PM
Bearette said…
Thanks, all. Roxanne - how are those teenage years?
5:01 AM
Caro said…
Happy belated birthday E. They DO grow too fast. All you can do is enjoy the cuddles and hang on for the ride.
12:32 AM
Irene said…
Give your handsome buy a huge birthday kiss for me! :p
7:30 AM
Anonymous said…
happy birthday, E!
8:10 AM
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