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Happy Birthday, Little Man

Eight years ago, at 5:43 am, my life was permanently changed.
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Eight years ago, at 5:43 am, my life was permanently changed.
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Carter was born.

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A few months later, we met Bob, Angela and Carter’s oldest friend Robby.

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Even early on, he was reaching for the good stuff.

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He’s explored high and low with me.

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He didn’t sleep often, but when he did, it was soundly.

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Eventually, he got some teeth.

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And then he lost the teeth, but gained some hair.

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Along the way, we made an important addition.

This morning, as requested, we woke him at the moment of his birth. He stumbled out into the living room.

Me: (wanting coffee) Ummm- should I make some breakfast or something?

Carter: Don’t be ridiculous. I’m going back to bed. It’s not even six o-clock yet.

Archie: I’m playing.

Carter and I headed back to bed, and as he was falling back asleep, he put his arm on my shoulder.

Carter: Mom? Today should really be “Things-I-Couldn’t-Do-Without-You Day” for us, shouldn’t it?

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By Amy Makice

Amy Makice is a social worker actively working on two other family-centered projects, Creative Family Resources and Parenting for Humanity. Amy has a weekly online show on BlogTalkRadio.

8 replies on “Happy Birthday, Little Man”

What a lovely little birthday photo tribute (which I’m pleased to be featured in)… but more importantly… his sleepy comment made me cry.

Happy Birthday, Carter! See you tomorrow.

Angela

Amy and Kevin,
That is priceless!!! I will send on to Mom and the rest of the Davidsons. What a doll! I cannot believe he is 8 already. He sounds like such a precious little guy!!!! I love the picture of Aunt Margie holding him.
Hugs and kisses to all of you. Please stay in touch! xoxo

i remember you saying, “yeah – i’ll stay home with him for a little while – but then i’m going right back to work”…and then the reality of wanting to be together with your little baby again changed everyone’s lives. he’s so fortunate to have such a loving dedicated kick-a** mama
😉

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