Happy Birthday
I took this photo yesterday, and it made me scrap the post I already had written for today, my baby’s third birthday.
He’s growing up.
It’s funny, I remember most of the details of his birth very clearly. I remember the hustle and bustle of the OR. I remember how cold it was, how bright it was, how sterile. Until he let out his first cry.
You know how you have an idea of what you child is going to look like? I remember my first look at Pookah. All I could think was: there you are.
Then, like now, he was perfect. In every way. I got my first taste of obsession with him when in spite of my c section, numb legs, and dizziness I stood up in the middle of the night to get to him when he let out a tiny cry.
That moment showed me what it would be like. I would walk through the fire for this one. My precious. My precious Pookah.
Last night, I was hugging him goodnight and said, tomorrow you’ll be a big boy. My big 3 year old boy.
He stopped, looked me in the eye and in all seriousness said: No mommy, I’m your Pookah baby. Can I still be your Pookah baby?
I hugged him tight, inhaling that special scent that is his.
Of course you can. You will always be my baby. No matter how old you are.
Happy Birthday Pookah.
Aww…of course he’s still ur baby! Happy Birthday Pookah, from ur friends on the interwebs.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOKAH!!! Can you believe it’s been 3 years already?? And I’m with you, I’ve been obsessed since day one and he’ll always be my Chunk A Monk (I just won’t say it at his games lol) Enjoy the memories and your new big boy, maybe time for baby #2 😉
Happy Birthday Pookah Baby!
Happy Birthday Pookah! (big hugs)
Happy Birthday Pookah, and congratulations mom on a job well done!
Happy birthday my little birthday buddy. It’s ok to be a big boy. You’ll forever be your mamas baby
This is was so special! Happy Birthday, Pookah-doll!
Happy birthday Pookah! He is such a cutie.
Happy Birthday Pookah.
Happy Birthday Pooka! They just grow so fast! P is riding a bike like nobody’s business!
Happy birthday, Pookah! You’re full of awesome.
Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha
Happy Birthday, to ya…Pookah! Your mommy loves you to bits, and you are one lucky and special little boy! And Mama, you are truly blessed to be Pookah’s mom. He’s 3 but he’s still a toddler, and that still makes him your baby for sure. 🙂
Awww. Happy Birthday, Pookah! He’s growing up so fast.
Why are you making me cry!? I know exactly how you feel! Happy Birthday to your baby Pookah! Such a loved little boy. What a blessing!
Awww! Happy birthday to your Pookah! This is such a sweet post! The big three!
They grow so fast! He is getting to be such a big boy. It’s all so bittersweet.