It can’t have been six years ago that I was rushing to the hospital to have my second baby. I can remember that night so clearly and especially how it ended- with this little doll:
We called him our Little Bear. He was such a good baby that I often startled awake to check to make sure he was breathing in the middle of the night. He smiled and giggled and made me feel like it wasn’t impossible to deal with two kids under the age of two.
In the blink of an eye, he turned one.
Taking steps and desperately trying to keep up with his big brother. Still so happy and the best napper ever. That grin could make anyone fall in love with him.
And then came two.
I almost lost him him, literally lost him, right before he turned two. And just a few short weeks after he turned two, he became a big brother.
He never really hit the terrible twos- he was too sweet for that. Though he kept me on my toes all the time.
Before I knew it, he was three.
Three was busy. It was when we went to Disney World, got his lead poisoning diagnosis, and moved to North Carolina.
Before we could even take a breath, he was four.
And I couldn’t call him a baby any more.
Four passed in an even bigger blur to become five.
5 meant all-day school. It also meant a rough year. But he was ready to fight. And, as always, love fiercely.
And on May 7, 2012, 5 becomes 6.
It goes too fast.
Too fast for my mama heart.
So, I’ll try to enjoy every moment.
Happy birthday to my sweet Little Bear.
Aw, Shell…you brought a tear to my eye. So sweet, and he is just SO cute!!!
And, it does go so fast.
xo
Runnermom-jen recently posted..One Hour a Day
Happy Birthday Little Bear! He’s simply gorgeous.
Alison@Mama Wants This recently posted..10 Things, 1 Hour
I hope he had a wonderful day! What a cutie!
JDaniel4′s Mom recently posted..Getting Ready for Mother’s Day with a Breakfast Sundae
It does go by… WAY. too. fast. Happy birthday to Little Bear. And happy “Birth” Day to mommy too.
Kate F. (@katefineske) recently posted..The Materialization of a Dream
It does go by too fast—happy birthday to your big guy!
Natalie recently posted..The Strange-r Encounters Brought to You by Samantha
Aww your little bear is such a big boy now! Happy Birthday!
Marta recently posted..From the Beginning.
He is so adorable! Happy Sweet Birthday to Little Bear! Where is the pause button?!
AnnMarie recently posted..You’re My Favorite
It sure does go by way too fast. Happy Birthday to your Little Bear!
Kimberly recently posted..I Want Them To Know
I agree with you, he is so very cute! Happy birthday Big Guy! Don’t grow up too fast.
Sandy
momof12 recently posted..Scout-o-Rama
It does all go too fast. My oldest turns 15 and Baby turns 5 in June. WOW.
He’s adorable, hope he has a wonderful Birthday. My kids love the attention the get at school for their Birthday.
Oka recently posted..PYHO: Go Celtics
Gracious Shell! He’s beautiful… truly beautiful and when I look at his sweet face, I wish for you and him all of his troubles and struggles would go away.
Happy Birthday Bear!
Sorta Southern Single Mom recently posted..He’s Just as Nutty as the Rest of Us!
Happy Birthday to your Little Bear. He’s so adorably sweet. My middlest is very similar. xo
tracy@sellabitmum recently posted..Who Will Be More Popular With The Boys?
He is so cute, and precious. Happy Birthday! He and my husband share the same birthday.
Leigh Powell Hines (@Hinessightblog) recently posted..Simplicity on Mondays: The 15-Minute Fresh Pasta Skillet Meal
He’s just too darn cute! Gotta love May babies.
Happy birthday to your little bear!
Simply Brittany recently posted..I’m Not Okay
Oh Happy Birthday to such an adorable little guy. It goes by so fast doesn’t it? I feel the same about my youngest who is so close in age to his siblings. He has grown up so quickly right behind them.
Jessica recently posted..There’s No Place Like Home
You have the most adorable cherubs my dear – the apples didn’t fall far from the tree
What a sweet smile and joyful eyes. It sounds like he and his brothers bring great happiness to your household!
Kim recently posted..The Secret to choosing a Mother’s Day gift that hits the heart
He is such a handsome guy. Happy birthday to Bear!
Kmama recently posted..Thank You Very Much: 5/7/12
He is adorable. Happy birthday to your Little Bear!
Melissa recently posted..harper’s height – a tradition.
Happy birthday to your Bear!
You’re right…. it does go really quick. All to soon they’re driving and getting ready for college.
Jackie recently posted..#MyMichMemory: Giveaway #1 with the Henry Ford + Linky!
Happy Birthday Bear! I didn’t know he shared this day with Alexander… or maybe I did and forgot. I can’t think of a cuter kid = and it makes my heart smile.
Kristen recently posted..The Birthday that Wasn’t Supposed to Happen
Aww happy Birthday lil man….
Angel recently posted..Want to be noticed? Product displays can be a game changer
I love this post. =) Happy Birthday to him! He is truly adorable.
dysfunctional mom recently posted..Brilliant or Insane? I’ll be the judge of that.
It DOES go in the blink of any eye. I used to scoff at the wiser older women who would tell me to enjoy every minute and stage with my boys because it would be gone so fast.
I now get it.
It does go by oh so fast. Happy birthday to your little bear.
Jennifer recently posted..Project 365, Week 18
Savor the moments for they are fleeting. Happy birthday Little Bear!!
Evonne recently posted..Open the Door
Happy Birthday little Bear! It’s a wonderful day to celebrate!
Cindi recently posted..Helping Hands
Way too fast. What a beautiful post for a beautiful boy. Now to work on stopping time…
Practical Parenting recently posted..Project Happy: Week 18
Too fast, indeed. I’ve been looking into some child-freeze for the last couple of years. I would’ve loved to keep my now 4 & 7 year old 3 & 6 for a few years. Seems to go terribly faster as they are getting older… and busier! Amazingly heart-wrenching post, Shell!!
Kelli @ Momma Needs a Beer recently posted..The Upside of Ignoring Your Kids.
Aww – Happy Birthday Bear!
Now I have to go convince Joey to make a Jujube before Jellybean goes and turns 6 on me!
Diana recently posted..I’m never buying another toy…ever
Every milestone comes with mixed feelings for me. I feel like I’m going to burst with pride while watching my children grow into lovely, talented, self-sufficient young adults. At the same time, I still want to cut the crusts off of their PB&Js and kiss their boo-boos!
Happy birthday to your Little Bear! (He’s a cutie!) Enjoy every moment.
Dana
Blingerz Community Manager
Dana recently posted..Friendship Expectations: Are They Realistic?
I hope he had a great birthday! My son will turn 6 this month too. It’s crazy how time flies once you have kids. My second son made time even fly faster. Love them! Stopping by from SITS
krystle recently posted..Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway
This is so stinkin sweet! It really does go by so fast. Happy Birthday to your adorable Little Bear!
Jessica recently posted..Perfect Mother’s Day
He is gorgeous! Happy Birthday Bear!
Rach (DonutsMama) recently posted..Monday Listicles: A Day in the Life
Happy Birthday! He is so adorable
enjoy every minute
Kate recently posted..Moving In Slow Motion
Happy Birthday Bear! He is just too cute and you are right it really does go too fast.
Julia recently posted..Brightside
Aw, happy birthday to your beautiful boy!
MiMi recently posted..Exciting News!!
Awww, what a fun and bittersweet walk down memory lane!! Happy birthday to your precious baby boy….hard to believe how quickly time goes by!
Helene recently posted..The Moment a Mother is Born
I’ts terrible how fast they grow isn’t it! Happy birthday Little Bear! Hope you have a great day!
Irene recently posted..Hallmark Blooming Expressions Vase Giveaway – Ends 5/11
So adorable! I <3 the cowboy pic
Yes, time does fly by & before you know it, they're getting married & having kids of their own. I can't believe my baby is over a year old! I remember going to the hospital to have her, every little detail! And my 7yo, I look at her & go "WOW! How in the hell do I have a 7yo?!". She talks like a regular person too, lol. I love having conversations with her.
Happy Birthday to your perfectly adorable son. He's definitely a keeper!
Vivian recently posted..Seriously?!? Who Makes These Shoes?!?
Happy birthday to your little guy! Thank you for sharing him with us! The time goes way too dang fast!!!
Tayarra recently posted..Screw the routines (on the weekends)
He has the sweetest face. So handsome. Happy birthday to him! (I love how you went back through the years!)
Greta recently posted..When The Bee Stings
It really DOES go too fast. . .
The years just start flying by.
My daughter turns the big 1-0 on Thursday.
!!!!
Ten years, really??? REALLY?
Where did the time go? Wasn’t it only yesterday that I held her in my arms and rocked her to sleep as she drank a bottle?
Sigh.
Yes, the years are going by way too fast.
Stasha recently posted..Beyond the Cracks
Adorable. Just adorable. As my (8 1/2-yr-old) baby sat in my lap this morning, I begged him to stop growing so fast. He just kissed my nose and vowed to try. Then he asked for a facebook account. ::sigh::
Vinobaby recently posted..Win Confessions of a Scary Mommy for Mother’s Day!
Happy birthday, Bear!!
Adrienne recently posted..If I bought a dog…
He has such a sweet little baby face. Happy Birthday to him!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell recently posted..My Ziplining Adventure at Florida EcoSafaris
It truly does go by so so so fast. It’s not far sometimes.
Hope your Little Bear has the best birthday.
Jen recently posted..This Girl’s Gotta Dance
Happy birthday to your Little Bear! He is so sweet and beautiful. Wow.
BarefootMedStudent recently posted..Spring Tide in Cape Town
He is such a handsome boy. And he has a wonderful Mama who fights for him and with him everyday. Happy Birthday big guy. xo
I so love this post and how you wrote it. It’s too true…it goes so fast.
Happy Birthday to your Little Bear! What a handsome ‘lil dude he is.
Jill @ Mommy Inconsistent recently posted..The Life & Death of a Roley Poley Bug
He is getting so big so quickly. I feel like I know him, but I have never met him. Happy Birthday, Bear!!
Kim recently posted..How to Process Photos for the Internet
Happy birthday to your little man!! Time flies doesn’t it?
Happy Birthday Bear! I guess I never made the connection that your Bear is only a month older than my little one. I think they are a match made in heaven.
Making It Work Mom recently posted..Something to Look Forward To
Happy Birthday to your Bear! He is so adorable
angela recently posted..A Bedazzled Dream Day
He is such a cutie! Happy birthday little man!
Brandi recently posted..some science fun
He’s adorable….and such a big boy! And you’re right, it does go too fast….way too fast!
Deb recently posted..A bittersweet end to this chapter
I did this kind of post for my AJ’s 6th birthday and I couldn’t get over the progression of the photos and how BIG he got. Happy Birthday to your Bear!
Just Jennifer recently posted..Mother’s Day blogCard Link-up!
How you don’t dip this face in your tea to sweeten it…I have no idea! He is the cutest! Whenever I see any of your boys on Instagram they always make me smile. Happy, Happy Birthday to your sweet Bear!
Kristen recently posted..Do You Believe in Fairies
Happy Birthday to Bear! I just posted a similar sentiment since my daughter turns 7 on Friday!
Denise recently posted..Time Moves Pretty Fast
Happy birthday kiddo!
Jessica recently posted..A Failed Attempt
aww…Happy Birthday to that sweet little face!! Also, the 5 year picture, that little face behind him looks just like Momma! Such adorable boys you have! So, when are you trying for a girl? hahahahahahaha
stephanie @ babe’s rockin’ mami recently posted..What a Pretty Little Girl
Oh how I love the through the years photos!
And oh my, yes – so, so very fast.
Happy birthday to your sweet boy!
Galit Breen recently posted..Memories Captured May Linky!