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May 7, 2013 by: Shell

My Little Bear

My middle boy. My one we plotted and planned for, carefully examining a calendar, wanting to have our babies close together.

The baby who slept so well that I’d often wake in a panic in the middle of the night, just to check to make sure he was breathing.

Who used to prefer to fall asleep with his tiny fists clutched around my hair. I’d slowly untangle his fingers from my hair and gaze at those baby hands.

Who was so happy and content that his grandparents used to joke that I’d accidentally forget him in the car or at home because he was so good you could forget he was there.

But I never forgot he was there.

He was a cuddly, happy little guy. We called him our Little Bear.

In his preschool years, we went through many challenges with him. And I think what hurt my heart the most was knowing what a sweet boy he could be. How loving and lovable he was and is- and worrying that others weren’t seeing it.

He’s a fighter and has come so very far.

He loves his Angry Bird stuffed animals and will tuck one under his arm every night, lining the rest up beside him. He likes to play on the iPad and jump on the trampoline. He can hold his own playing soccer with his big brother. He’s reading and writing more and more and makes a face when he has to show his work on math problems because he just knows the answer in his head.

He loves his mama above all, even though he’s starting to want to do “guys’ night” with his Daddy.

He still gives the best hugs and can melt me with his smile.

And suddenly, my Little Bear is seven.

Seven.

How is it possible?

Happy birthday to Mama’s Little Bear.

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Comments

  1. Kristen says

    May 7, 2013 at 7:48 am

    I hope you all had a great day celebrating not just the day he was born but who he has become. We are so fortunate to be able to not only help mold and shape our kids but to be able to watch them do it on their own. I hope he had a great birthday!

  2. Rebecca @ Unexplained X2 says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Such a sweet post…makes me cry (a little…I’m too tough to sob)! Hope you guys continue to have this great relationship while I bribe my son into cuddling with me only to have him tell me he hates the veins in my eyes b/c they remind him of blood cracks! LOL!!! Enjoy!

  3. JDaniel4's Mom says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:52 am

    I hope he had wonderful birthday. I am so had he know how special mom’s hugs are.

  4. Kim@Co-Pilot Mom says

    May 7, 2013 at 8:55 am

    It goes so fast, doesn’t it? Happy 7th Birthday to your boy! 🙂 

  5. Dianne says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Awww… happy birthday to your Little Bear… they sure do grow up fast. 

  6. Alison says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Happy Birthday, young man!!

  7. Venassa says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:40 am

    Aww happy birthday to Bear! I cant imagine a life where my baby is seven :p

  8. JanetGoingCrazy says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:46 am

    I feel the same way about my boy. He’s so sweet and kind and has such a big heart. When he has “troubles” at school, I instantly know that something is not right in his world. He doesn’t just get into trouble because he is a boy. I hope you have a great day celebrating your young man! He seems like a great kid and that means you’re an excellent mom!

  9. momof12 says

    May 7, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Wow! They just grow up so fast, don’t they?! Happy Birthday, Bear!
    Sandy

  10. Stephanie says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:35 am

    Celebrating birthdays is bitter sweet at they grow. My youngest will be five in a couple of weeks. Anyway, Happy Birthday. Coincidentally…I celebrated my 37th yesterday. Not quite the same at 7 but… there’s that. LOL

  11. Cynedra says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:12 am

    Happy Birthday to both of you. My little one will be six on Friday.

  12. Kimberley Werezak says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Awe! That warms my heart. My boys are 1 and 2 and I’m completely in denial that they will ever grow up.

  13. MiMi says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Happy Birthday Little Bear!!

  14. Marta says

    May 7, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    Oh Happy Happy Birthday Little Bear!

    We call our son, Bear, too. It’s such a great little nick name. =)

  15. Vivian says

    May 7, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Happy Birthday to Little Bear. He is SO super cute. Isn’t it crazy how time just flies by & they grow so quickly?

  16. Natalie says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:47 pm

    Awww happy birthday to your little bear!

  17. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    May 7, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    What a sweet post and so many beautiful memories. Happy Birthday Bear!

  18. cyndy says

    May 7, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Birthday to the Bear!  You have some good lookin’ kiddos!

  19. Jennifer says

    May 7, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Sweet, sweet boy.

  20. Cottage By The Sea says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    Oh!  Happy birthday to your sweet little guy.  Love, love, love the missing teeth.  I am about to be an empty nester and I can’t tell you how much I wish my kids were 7 again!

  21. Single Mom in the South says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    You’ve made me cry! Happy Birthday Bear! May all your Mama’s dreams for you come true!

  22. Keely says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:09 pm

    He is an utter sweetheart. Happy birthday to your darling little [grown-up] man. 

  23. Making It Work Mom says

    May 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Happy Birthday Little Bear! For some reason 7 seems so much bigger than 6. I hope you both had a great day.

  24. AnnMarie says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Happy Birthday, Little Bear! My favorite age because that’s the age they were when they entered my classroom as a second grader. He has come a long way and I’d be putty in his hands with that smile.

  25. Emmy says

    May 7, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    I hope he had a wonderful birthday!   At those times and stages when my kids fight me and drive me crazy I always remember back to the good times when who they really are was showing through and keep hope that that will come back 🙂

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