Bunny Birthdays
Dear Seth,
You turn seven tomorrow. And every time I think about it I tear up. So much has changed over the years. And while you’re excited about growing older and all it entails, it is a bittersweet experience for your mama.
We used to snuggle up in a rocking chair to read a book. Now you only want to snuggle before your bedtime in an effort to stay up later. You used to lovingly call me ”Ma-eee”. Now you call me “Moooommm.” You usually say it in your most exaspirated voice. You used to love listening to “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”. Now you love to listen to Jason Mraz and air guitar to Muse.
Remember how you used to wish you could marry me. Now you make big plans to marry one of your best buds named Chloe. You used to rely on my body to provide you nutrients. Now you rely on my body to cook you nutritious meals.
We used to take walks together. You’d happily sit in your stroller, watching the world go by. We’d stop here or there so I could show you a flower, blade of grass or an insect. You’d sit there in awe, your eager eyes soaking up the experience. We still take our walks together but now you race ahead of me on your bike. These days it is you who points out the tiny frog hoping across the rocks or you who tries to tickle me with a blade of grass.
Some things haven’t changed all that much. Only I can still can comfort you when you have a bad dream, bad day or get hurt. And when you sleep, you still look a bit like the baby we brought home. You still love giving your mama hugs, although those hugs are much stronger now.
As you get older, I find we have lots in common. (Like we both drive your poor daddy crazy.) And you’re alot of fun to hang out with. I’m proud of you. I admire your spunk. You make you daddy’s and my life richer as well as fill the house with laughter and liveliness. We love you so much.
Happy Birthday Seth. I don’t care how big or old you get, you will always be my little bunny.
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By Susan, June 12, 2009 @ 7:34 pm
Such a sweet tribute to your son! Makes me think back to when my girl turned 7. *sniff* Instead, she just keeps getting older - turned the big 12 on June 10.
By becky, June 12, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
omg i can’t believe he’s gonna be 7! i started reading you when he was 4. time has flown by. happy birthday seth!
By cagey, June 12, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
Happy birthday, Seth.
This post makes me relieved that my little boy is never going to grow up and leave me. Right?
By Gregg, June 12, 2009 @ 9:52 pm
Great post! Man, I think about all those things every day, it seems. I look at my 13-year old daughter and think, “Wasn’t she just a baby?” It’s so hard to see the baby in her now.
Tempus Fugit!
By mayberry, June 13, 2009 @ 3:11 am
So sweet — happy birthday to Seth!
By Dana, June 13, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
this is so sweet. made me tear up a little, too.
By Sugared Harpy, June 15, 2009 @ 9:25 am
Happy Birthday, Seth!
By Shannon, June 15, 2009 @ 6:08 pm
What a sweet post to your little big guy. As a Mom to two little boys, ages 2 and 4, I know that the days when they no longer wish to be my little snuggle bunnies will be here sooner than I want, so I enjoy the hugs and smooches while I can. One day Seth will read this post you wrote to him and feel the kind of pride that brings a lump to his chest. And hopefully you’ll get a big hug and smoochy from him!
By Jill, June 16, 2009 @ 6:10 pm
*sniff/sniff just a little* Happy birthday to your son!
By Jakki, June 23, 2009 @ 5:51 pm
great reflection…it all goes TOO fast.
By Oliver, June 28, 2009 @ 12:23 am
As I read this post for your son, on how things change as he grow older, i was wondering, how was I as a child back then, i seems to forget what my mom told told, this is a good thing that your son have something to read in the future, i like it…happy birthday to your son…
By Niels, July 3, 2009 @ 6:21 am
A really good post about your son, it really shows how much you love him and if he ever gets to read this, I am very certain that he will be very thankful that you have this posted, happy birthday to your son…
By Jo, July 11, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
That is a very beautiful post to your little guy. My baby turns 7 this year and I can’t decide what is worse…the oldest having turned 18 and now in college, my only daughter turning 15 and looking more like a woman daily, or the baby not being a baby anymore.
Happy Belated Birthday to your Seth. I hope he had a great one.
I’ll be over here on the “Damn I feel like an old mommy” couch bawling if you’d like to join me.
By Matt, July 11, 2009 @ 11:27 pm
Wow Lisa you make want to have children. I do hope Candace and I have kids as smart and exciting as Seth. We will strive to be as good of parents as You and Marc. Happy birthday Seth.
By Iam-New-mailorderbride, July 14, 2009 @ 5:11 am
sind u wie Singen? u vielleicht kann singen ur Familie jeden Morgen, wenn sie bis Waked