3 years ago today, after 24 hours of labor, you were born.
You gave us quite a scare, but we witnessed your strength almost immediately. We knew things were going to be okay when your neonatologists joked during morning rounds that they couldn’t even remember why you were in the NICU anymore. You were only a couple of days old, yet I was already in awe of your resilience.
Five days later, we were able to take you home with us.
Within three minutes of introducing you to our new home, you shat your diapers so violently, it shook the foundation of the house. Wito! Such power from such a small body!
Were you really ever this tiny?
Or sleepy?
During the first few months, you couldn’t get enough of hanging your head backwards and strrreeeetching your rapidly growing body.
I was smitten.
Good lord, you loved to eat. From your 3-month checkup on, your size has been off the charts.
Those cheeks.
And those thighs.
And daddy’s blue eyes.
That combination could only mean one thing.
From the minute you started walking, you’ve been confident forging your own way. A true leader.
(Must be the Leo in you…)
You are also a seasoned traveler. In the past few years, you’ve been to Cabo San Lucas, San Diego, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Oklahoma, Chicago, Charleston, SC and Sun Valley, Idaho.
You are happiest outdoors.
While surrounded by friends.
I’m not sure if you will be an architect,
a cowboy,
an artist,
a surfer,
an explorer,
or a mad scientist…
I’m just so grateful to be part of the ride. Thank you for making my life infinitely better.
Love,
Mommy
Happy Birthday little Wito! He has the cutest little face ever.
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His little sleepy clasped hands kill me. Happy birthday, Wito!
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Great post! Happy birthday, Wito! It’s my birthday, too, and President Obama’s, so you’re in great company, LOL. ;)
Aww what a great blog from a great mommy :) happy birthday wito! So lucky to be such a cool team :)
ugghhh… it’s just too fast! happy birthday to u, the lady who grew him and birthed him!!! we are so blessed.
xoxo,
t
So your post made me tear up. At work. And I don’t even know you.
he is a heartbreaker.
Thanks for making me cry AGAIN today. Happy birthday little man. You are one handsome devil who will continue to grow into a beautiful young man.
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Happy birthday, Wito!
Great post :)
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Happy birthday Wito!!
I love the pictures, great post!
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AW! So much cuteness!
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happy bday wito! I love reading about your adventures with Mommy!
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I loved this post. Beautiful.
He is an adorable kid! I am glad I could give him his first limo ride!
Happy bday little man. hope you eat lots of cake!
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happy birthday little kid.
your mom is lucky i was in such high heels when i saw you in chicago or i would have snatched you and taken you back to my room to snuggle you to death.
that’s really not as creepy as it sounds.
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happy birthday!
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Just lovely.
Happy birthday, little man (and mom!)
Happy birthday, you Backyardigan-loving boy!
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What a sweet birthday tribute to your sweet boy. Happy birithday, Wito!
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sweet and lovely.
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oooh so sweet lady.
happy b-day wito!
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