Friday, July 08, 2011
It didn't Rain!! Eryn, your good luck must have worked, because not only did it not rain, but it was sunny. The party turned out pretty good. There were a lot of kids, so it was pretty chaotic and hard to do anything organized. I was happy to just let them play. Adriel had a blast, and that's what mattered. It was hard for me to cut up the cake after all that hard work though. Some parents hung around and that helped too.
Well truth be told, I started writing this post a while ago now. Ive been really busy trying to get ready for my trip, by packing up and organizing what I can and also trying to have fun in Winnipeg with the kids and our friends. Its hard to balance. A lot has been going on.
But since my first born son just turned 5, I thought Id write about him. I cant believe how fast he's growing up. I know that's a typical parent thing to say but it's true! Whenever its his birthday I reflect on things like becoming a mother, and I remember what that felt like. I remember after his long and very very hard birth, we went home from the hospital that night. What was I thinking?? We left about two hours after he was born! I had no idea what I was doing. We had sort of tried nursing but he wasn't really that into it. I remember the feelings Kyle and I had. It was like we brought home this tiny adorable treasure and he was ours. Those feelings of first becoming a parent are magical. I'm forever changed because Adriel came into this world. Of course, our joy was just as full when Sloan came too, but the first one is different, I think. We came home from the hospital and collapsed into bed with him sleeping in the bassinet beside me. Through out the night he would make little wimpers and peeps and I would sit bolt upright (despite having been up the whole day and night beforehand in labor) worried that something wasn't ok, or that I would have to nurse him. And then we woke up at 8:30, despite our exhaustion and got him out of bed, even though he was still sleeping, so we could take him upstairs and show him off to Jordan and Tracy. I remember Maria saying "I think he likes me." And now my baby is five. He's tall and brown skinned from the sun. When he looks at me, I'm still in awe at his beauty. The curve of his cheek, the way he holds his mouth when he talks and makes expressions, and my personal fave- his eyes. They are the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen! They glow a unique bright blue with yellow greeny touches and are enhanced by long thick straight black eye lashes. Ok, so now I'm bragging a bit, but I'm his mom and I should be allowed to do that every now and then right? Oh yeah and I cant forget his ears. Yes, hes known for his big ears, but I think they're adorable. I just think he's so handsome. And he's so friendly and likable. Hes made friends with all the kids in the neighbourhood and they are always knocking on the door asking if he can come out. I hardly see him some days. He's kind and sweet and he still likes to cuddle with me. Yes, he drives me nuts sometimes, but I am just so in love with being his mother. So, here's to my boy who made me a mother and has brought me 5 years of learning, loving and happiness.
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| And here he is looking goofy but handsome in his new suit. |
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| This one reminds me a bit of his cousin Ben. |
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Sarahstottle posted @ 9:34 AM
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that is a beautiful post. Adriel is looking pretty handsome in his new suit. I can't believe he's 5!!!!
he's so cute sarah! and i am so glad you had good weather for his party. the funny thing is... a sales guy here at the station told me that for his wedding the weather was bad, and then the day off the sky just opened up and it was perfect and he wished the same luck for me. sure enough it happened. i wished the same thing for you - and again! the luck!
Happy Mother's Day! That's what Eryn's birthday is to me. The first one makes you a mom. And he is one handsome little dude who I am looking forward to getting to spend more time with!
adriel is so handsome. I always told you he would be. I had similar feelings bringing Owen home, although I suspect I felt a whole lot more inadequate seeing as how I had so little experience with babies in general. You are a good mom. happy fifth anniversary of becoming one!
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