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May 7, 2010 by: Shell

Four Years….

Four years ago today, my Bear was born.
He was the sweetest little newborn. I would actually wake up in the middle of the night to check on him because he was such a good sleeper. Don’t hate me-, my oldest was the world’s worst sleeper.
He was the smiliest, happiest, most content baby.
If he was tired, he would just fall asleep wherever we were.
No fussing.
He often got dragged all over the place because his older brother(older by just short of 17 months) was on the go. Bear never complained.
He took his very first step exactly on his first birthday.
His smiles melted my heart…still do.
Btw, we actually called him “Little Bear.” I’ve dropped the “little” since then, at least on my blog.

My baby turned 2…and became a big brother about 2 weeks later.
He was still a sweet little boy, but we did start to worry about him, since he wasn’t hitting milestones when he should.
Here he is on his third birthday:
Shortly after that, we found out that he was sick and that explained a lot of the delays that he had.

Bear had us worried for quite a while.

Our sweet boy.

He’s healed a lot in the past year.
He’s our smiley, happy, loving Bear.

When I go in to check on him before I go to bed, I always kiss him and say “I love you.”
Without even waking up, he murmers back, “I love you, too, Mommy.”
He is a mama’s boy:  He loves the beach and occasionally needs time alone. Oh, does he have a temper. But, he also cries when someone around him is hurting.
He gives the best hugs.
Have I mentioned that smile?

Happy 4th birthday to my Little Bear!
*****
The Baby Contest ends at 5pm EST TODAY! Please, please, please(yes, I’m begging), go vote for Bear’s little brother Mason. No registration required. Quick and easy voting. Thanks so much! Vote HERE
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Comments

  1. MommyLovesStilettos says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:29 am

    He is so adorable!! Happy Birthday Bear! πŸ™‚

  2. Amber says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:35 am

    So cute! Happy Birthday Bear! πŸ™‚

  3. Brittney says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:37 am

    awww adorable!! Happy Birthday Bear!!!

  4. Sara says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:39 am

    He's so sweet! So glad he's doing better! Happy Birthday, Bear!

  5. Oka says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:39 am

    How precious is he?

    I just love little boys at that age.

    Let him know we said Happy Birthday Bear

  6. Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:39 am

    He is just so cute! happy Birthday to him πŸ™‚

  7. Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:39 am

    He is just so cute! happy Birthday to him πŸ™‚

  8. Hair Bows & Guitar Picks says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:39 am

    He is just so cute! happy Birthday to him πŸ™‚

  9. mommaof3 says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:40 am

    happy birthday bear

  10. Mama Michie (aka Michaela) says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:42 am

    He is such a little cutie!! Happy Birthday little man!

  11. Kmama says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:51 am

    That post brought me to tears. Happy birthday little bear!!

    I tried to vote as it's past 10:30, but it still says I already voted.

  12. Tabatha says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:54 am

    Happy birthday to your lil man! My baby boy turned 6 yesterday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with yours!!

  13. Sara says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:00 am

    Oh my goodness…. could your boys be any cuter???? Happy Birthday!!!

  14. Stacey says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:20 am

    He's such a doll! Hope he has a wonderful birthday πŸ™‚

  15. ~Jessica says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:20 am

    This gave me the warm fuzzies!

    Your bear is too handsome! So glad I stumbled upon your blog!

  16. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:24 am

    How incredibly sweet he (and his smile!!) are. Happy Birthday!

  17. purseblogger says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Oh that just melts my heart. He is adorable! Happy Birthday Bear! They grow up too fast.
    Just voted. πŸ™‚

  18. Krystyn says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:29 am

    Awwwww…what a sweetheart. And, my girls never slept like that. Boo!

    What a cute and handsome little bear.

  19. Daisygirl says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Ya he is adorable…look at those cheeks!
    I hope he has a fabulous birthday πŸ˜‰
    Off to vote!

  20. Heather says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:42 am

    He is just the cutest! Happy birthday Bear.

  21. Sarah and the Gentlemen says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:43 am

    What great pictures! He's such a handsome little guy. Joyful, compassionate, loving… such great qualities.
    Happy Birthday, Bear.

  22. Jen says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:47 am

    What a cutie!

    I wish him a very happy birthday.

  23. Reagan says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:48 am

    Like the new background and happy being a mom to your son on his 4th birthday!

  24. Foursons says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    I voted again and Happy Birthday to that sweet boy!

  25. Evonne says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    What a cutie!

    Happy Birthday, Bear!!

  26. Ams says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:11 pm

    My little man turned four a week and a half ago… I hate that they grow up so fast!

    Happy Birthday to your Little Bear πŸ™‚

    PS Love the new look of the blog πŸ™‚

  27. Momma Fargo says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:16 pm

    So damn cute! I voted again! Go Mason!

  28. Adrienne says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Happy Birthday Bear!!! Blog looks great Shell… I voted for Mason have a wonderful weekend and a great Mother's Day!

  29. Ma What's 4 dinner says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Bear! Enjoy your weekend buddy!

    If your guy is 4 that means my must be about to be 4. Uh oh, better get on planning that par-tay!

    Alex

  30. singedwingangel says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    Happy Birthday Bear…

  31. Jene says

    May 7, 2010 at 12:32 pm

    So cute! Hope you guys have a lovely celebration.

  32. Brandi says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Awww, Happy Birthday to Bear! Such a cutie pie! πŸ˜‰

  33. Alexis AKA MOM says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:30 pm

    Ahhh that smile is wonderful!!!! Happy Birthday Bear you're a wonderful young man.

    Voted for Mason πŸ™‚

  34. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    Happy birthday Bear.

  35. Sara says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:50 pm

    Happy birthday, little one!

    He sounds like a great kid who had made lots of leaps and bounds in the past year.

    I'm sure he'll only continue making all sorts of wild progress!

  36. Erin says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:51 pm

    Love this! He is so adorable. And only a few months younger than my twins (they turned 4 in December)! Happy Birthday!

  37. Jodi says

    May 7, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    How adorable is he!! Happy Birthday to your son!! πŸ™‚

  38. Casey says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    Happy Birthday to your sweetie! He is just sooo cute!

  39. Jenny says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Happy Birthday Bear! Eat lots of cake!

    Such a sweetie Shell!

  40. Amber Page Writes says

    May 7, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    That's definitely a fantabulous smile. Happy Birthday to your little bear!

  41. Samantha says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:15 pm

    Happy Birthday to Bear πŸ™‚ He is too cute!

    And I love the new look! Flip flops rock!

  42. Steph says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Love this post!!!

    Happy anniversary on being a mom to this little angel!

    xoxox

  43. Rebecca says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Seriously gorgeous kid!!!

  44. β™₯GossipMamaβ™₯ says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Hi Shell just watching the smiling and adorable angelic face of your bear made me smile. You are lucky to have a good sleeper bear.

  45. Sarah at The Stroller Ballet says

    May 7, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Happy Birthday Little Bear! That's a lovely tribute. I haven't been able to visit blogs in a while, so haven't been by. I love your new design!!

  46. J. L. W. says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Happy birthday Bear! I hope Mason wins. My fingers are crossed!

  47. 3LittleMonkeys says

    May 7, 2010 at 4:44 pm

    Awww…he is so sweet! Happy Birthday to your little bear!

    BTY, love the look of your blog.

  48. Joann Mannix says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Shell, that was undeniably so sweet.

    Happy Birthday to your little man and what a cutie patootie he is.

  49. MsBabyPlan says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:31 pm

    I am sure another comment stating the obvious does not hurt.

    HE IS DEF. GOING TO RUBE SOME HEARTS!
    Happy Birthday little boy!

    Ps: I like your new blog design, :)!

  50. Midday Escapades says

    May 7, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to Little Bear! What a sweet tribute to your guy. He's so stinkin' cute!

  51. Crystal Escobar says

    May 7, 2010 at 6:39 pm

    oh that is just so cute! I loved reading about your little bear, and seeing all the absolutely adorable pics of him. I'm FOR SURE going to vote right now!!!
    Happy Birthday to him! And happy mothers day to you!

  52. Venassa says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    What a cutie. I love hearing about him. He seems like a real sweetheart. Happy birthday to him!

  53. Alyssa says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    I'm voting (again). Absolutely adore this expression of your love for Bear and, from your description and the pics, he deserves it. Happy Birthday. And may this be a year of blessings for him and you.

  54. Alyssa says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:34 pm

    Sh*t! Too late to vote but I forgot to tell you anyway I love what you've done to your blog. It looks fabulous!

  55. Lisa says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:42 pm

    AWWW Happy Birthday BEAR!! He's so sweet!

  56. Jessica says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

  57. Jessica says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

  58. Jessica says

    May 7, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    He is seriously one of the cutest little boys Ive ever seen! Happy Birthday!

  59. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    Happy 4th Birthday to Bear! He is definitely one of the cutest kids I have ever seen: what a contagious smile!

  60. dramaformama says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:35 pm

    What an amazingly beautiful, sweet and heartfelt tribute to your gorgeous little (big) bear. happy birthday to him! Have a wonderful weekend!

  61. Helene says

    May 7, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    Happy 4th birthday, Bear!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures with us….it's so sweet to see how much he's grown in those years!!

    I missed the cut-off to vote but hopefully the votes I did place helped!!

  62. Jayme says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:32 pm

    He's so sweet! Happy Birthday Bear & Mama Bear πŸ™‚

  63. Katie's Dailies says

    May 7, 2010 at 10:47 pm

    Happy birthday to your cute,cute little big man!!

  64. Much More Than Mommy says

    May 7, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    HOW CUTE!! Happy Birthday to your Bear!!

  65. DysFUNctional Mom says

    May 8, 2010 at 1:05 am

    What a cutie pie! Happy Birthday to him!

  66. Holly says

    May 8, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Happy Birthday. He is so handsome…LOVE that smile. My boy melts my heart too. Enjoy you rweekend.

  67. Sarah says

    May 8, 2010 at 8:22 am

    What a cutie! He is going to be a heart-breaker when he grows up πŸ™‚

  68. The Mommyologist says

    May 8, 2010 at 9:02 am

    Aww…Happy Birthday to your Bear!!! Such a cutie pie!

  69. Big Mama Cass says

    May 8, 2010 at 4:46 pm

    That was such a beautiful post. I don't know why but it made me cry. It was so cute!!

  70. SupahMommy says

    May 8, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    He is such a little J!!!
    So cute. You go bear! heal heal heal!

    I tried to vote- b ut no " dot" ?
    what the hell am i looking for to enter the vote
    I see MS's pic.. but.. then stuck.

  71. Messy Mommy says

    May 8, 2010 at 9:21 pm

    They grow up so so fast! So grateful that he's come so far this year! Yay Bear! Happy Birthday!

  72. Life Without Pink says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Happy Birthday to your little man…he is so sweet! Oh and LOVE your new look! Doesn't it feel good!

  73. Robyn{Lee} says

    May 9, 2010 at 3:40 pm

    OH he's darling!!! Happy birthday to your little man! : )

    Btw, super cute blog design! : )

  74. Amanda @ Serenity Now says

    May 9, 2010 at 10:14 pm

    Your little boy is absolutely precious! Love that smile. πŸ™‚

  75. http://raisingamazingdaughters.wordpress.com says

    May 10, 2010 at 9:46 am

    While raising three girls, I often wondered what raising three boys would be like! Now I know! Thanks.

  76. bj says

    May 10, 2010 at 9:54 am

    Just to say I just voted for your baby…:))

  77. Davney says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    Happy birthday to him! Love the cowboy picture!

  78. CRAZYMOM says

    May 10, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Happy belated birthday to the little man and happy new blog look to you! LOVE IT!

  79. MommaKiss says

    May 10, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    oh jaysus, the love of a baby. momma's boy. my big kid is almost 5. and i'm all vaklempt about it. great pictures, and I'm so glad he's healing.

  80. Nishant says

    May 11, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Happy belated birthday 2 U.
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  81. Anastasia says

    May 27, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Happy (way) belated birthday. He does have a great smile!

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