Naomi and I couldn’t celebrate it on Sunday because of Jason’s birthday. Yesterday didn’t work out because I was tired from my trip to Austin and Naomi wasn’t feeling well. But tonight … tonight is the big night! We are going to dinner in a little bit at Pappasito’s to celebrate her birthday! Yummmm! Time with Naomi AND Mexican food! I couldn’t ask for more! The big day was on Sunday, April 21st. And I didn’t even mention it. Sorry Naomi!
Today my son turned 10. It has been a weekend full of emotions. Last night we attended a Mother-Son dance at his school, and of course he didn’t want to dance with me. As I looked at the girls in his class I realized that in just a few more years he will want to date them. He already thinks Camille is cute. Where have the years gone? Before he went to sleep I went in to his room to ask him if I could snuggle with him. I know that this time won’t last much longer, and I couldn’t stand the thought of letting the moment pass. I asked him if he would still let me snuggle with him when he is 10, and he said he would. Where do the years go? The first thing he did this morning when he got up was come in to my room to ask me if he could come snuggle with me. Maybe this growing-up thing won’t be all bad.
Today we had a birthday party at Mountasia. The other boys from Cub Scouts joined us, along with the boys who live across the street from my parents. We played miniature golf, drove the go-carts and the boys went on the bumper boats. Ice cream cake and birthday presents – all of the ingredients of what makes a birthday special. We had a really fun time. And just like that … we are in to the double-digit years. Wow. Just 6 years from now he will be old enough to get a driver’s license. 8 years from now he will be able to vote. 11 years and he will legally be allowed to drink.
Where has the time gone? What happened to my little baby? While a lot has changed in my life, and I have made mistakes along the way, I am so very thankful that he is my son. I am proud of the person that he is growing up to be. He is intelligent, funny, and just an all-around good kid. And on this special day, I wish him a very happy 10th birthday.
I had a super busy day at work today. Well, technically yesterday since it’s after midnight now … but that’s not the point. Even though I was busy, I kept thinking that today is someone’s birthday. Even when I was at Wal-Mart picking out Jason’s birthday card for Sunday. But I couldn’t figure out whose birthday it was … until I went to Shawn’s site and it all clicked… HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHAWN!!! (It’s still the 18th on the west coast right now – does that count?) Hope you had a GREAT day! And wishing you the best for the upcoming year! By the way, did you & your co-workers go to Denny’s for your free birthday meals.
Huge Happy Birthday wishes to PromoGuy! I’d take you to lunch at IHOP if I was there! Hope you have a wonderful day!
A bunch of Happy Birthday wishes to Kymberlie! Her cake came out fine – I did the crumb layer of frosting last night and then frosted it this morning. Half chocolate, half cream cheese, swirled together to make it look artistic. I brought her flowers to the office too, which she hasn’t had time to enjoy because she’s been in a client meeting for over 2 hours. Oh well, we share a desk area now (yes, Tod’s name only has one d), so I’m enjoying them for her! (My allergies aren’t, but that’s ok. Anything for the birthday girl…)
So drop in & leave birthday wishes for Kymberlie!
(Entry updated to add photo of our shared desk…)