As of 12:07 a.m. Wednesday, December 8th, I have an eight year old.
My son is EIGHT. I have an EIGHT year old.
Is it weird that I’m thrilled and weepy about it at the same time. Proof I’m the mom I guess.
I’m so proud of him – he’s such a great little dude.
He’s sweet and empathetic, and kind and loving.
He’s REALLY funny and has a great sense of humour, and he is the drama king when he wants to be.
He loves to read and play chess. He loves music and video games. He’s a huge Harry Potter and Star Wars fan.
He loves to draw and create comic books. He’s really smart and scary good at math and spelling.
He always runs to me when he’s feeling sad or sick and wants to be held like he used to be when he was a wee babe. Sometimes, he’ll just sit next to me, put his arm around my shoulder and say, “What do you wanna talk about Mommy?”
I’m so happy he’s mine. I’m so lucky he’s been part of my life the last eight years.
I wouldn’t change a moment (except for maybe some of the pukey ones).
Love you Niko. Mommy loves you forever. xxoo
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*sniff* That was soooo sweet! Loved looking at all the pics. He is amazing! Lucky Mama!!
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So sweet. He seems like such a loving boy. What more could a mom want?
Happy day to all of you!
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What a beautiful little boy! I bet you cant believe how quickly time flew by. Happy birthday to Niko and a great day to all of you as you celebrate.
And I love the moustache pic!
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Niko is adorable! Happy Birthday Niko!
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Hi Maria! What an amazing and wonderful post. LOVE LOVE LOVE the photographs. It’s hard to believe it goes by so fast!
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Such a handsome man! My son turned four yesterday and I was sad, I can’t imagine eight years old!
Nope, not weird at all if you sniff a bit when you see him now. I tear up when I look at my 4 year old and can’t remember her being itty bitty… They grow up way too fast for mommies!
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Oh my goodness, he is just such a cutie! I love all the pics. And yes, EIGHT seems like such a big kid, doesn’t it? It’s just around the corner for us over here too… *sigh*
Happy (belated) Birthday to him!!!
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