Happy Birthday, Wito!
Written by whoorl · Filed Under happy happy joy joy, photos, whoorlito
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
Metalia
August 4th, 2009 5:28 am*sniff*
Happy Birthday, Wito!
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TUWABVB
August 4th, 2009 6:04 amOh, those pictures – just an adorable child. Happy Birthday Wito!
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beyond
August 4th, 2009 6:05 amwhat a sweet boy.
happy birthday, wito!
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Jamie
August 4th, 2009 6:09 amHappy Birthday, Dollface! The internet loves you!
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am'ti b
August 4th, 2009 6:09 amhappy bday big cuz! i love you. E cvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvv
sarah
August 4th, 2009 6:11 amsuch a beautiful post for such a beautiful boy! great pictures. i love your site!
and the same birthday as the president??? sweet! (and i thought my daughter was a big shot for sharing her birthday with oprah!)
Tutugirl
August 4th, 2009 6:13 amHappy Birthday Wito!
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lisa
August 4th, 2009 6:18 amHappy Birthday Wito….and happy “birthing” day to you! :)
Just Shireen
August 4th, 2009 6:19 amAw, so sweet.
Happy Birthday, Wito!
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Rhi
August 4th, 2009 6:31 amHurray, Wito!
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Mama in the City
August 4th, 2009 6:50 amWOW. I started reading your blog just when Wito was born. Now he is a big boy and so cute. I can still see him in his little newborn face though. Squishy cute!
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Ninotchka
August 4th, 2009 6:51 amSweet! Happy Birthday.
Beth
August 4th, 2009 6:55 amHappy birthday, Wito!
Whoorl, how can he be three already?! You were just pregnant 20 minutes ago!
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C @ Kid Things
August 4th, 2009 7:02 amAw, that was so sweet! Happy Birthday, Wito!
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Laura in LA
August 4th, 2009 7:07 amBest.Post.Ever.
Sara
August 4th, 2009 7:08 amHappy 3rd Birthday, Mr. Wito!
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sizzle
August 4th, 2009 7:09 amHappy Birthday to him!
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stacey
August 4th, 2009 7:09 amSo sweet.
Happy Birthday to one of the cutest kids on the Web!
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Vanessa
August 4th, 2009 7:11 amHe’s adorable. Happy birthday Wito!
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miguelina
August 4th, 2009 7:14 amHappy Birthday Wito!
*smooch*
(And if he’s anything like my boys, he’ll probably wipe that smooch right off)
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Heather B.
August 4th, 2009 7:17 amHe’s how old?!
Happy Birthday, Buddy.
love,
Heaver
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Heather B.
August 4th, 2009 7:18 amOr I guess it would be ‘Hever’
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Kristabella
August 4th, 2009 7:20 amHappy birthday Wito!
Love seeing his baby photos and those adorable cheeks! And he’s born on the same day as President Obama!
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samantha jo campen
August 4th, 2009 7:31 amHappy Birthday Wito!
I loved seeing the progress in those pictures–those cheeks OMG!
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martymankins
August 4th, 2009 7:41 amHappy Birthday, Wito.
What an awesome post of photos telling a cool little story.
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Jora
August 4th, 2009 7:47 amSo sweet! It’s amazing, his baby pictures still look so much like him!
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natalie
August 4th, 2009 7:49 amHappy birthday, big kid!
Kelly
August 4th, 2009 7:50 amoh, thanks! I love crying at work! :)
He’s a beautiful boy… you are both very lucky.
San
August 4th, 2009 7:50 amAwww, what a lovely birthday post! Happy Birthday, Wito!
Mimi
August 4th, 2009 7:55 amHappy Birthday Wito! What a handsome boy you are. I vote for becoming a mad scientist, if just for the awesome glasses.
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Mary
August 4th, 2009 8:05 amSo very sweet.
Happy Birthday Wito!
andrea
August 4th, 2009 8:07 amHappy Birthday, Wito! Can’t believe these little guys are already three. What a fantastic trip it has been, can’t wait to see what the future holds.
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velocibadgergirl
August 4th, 2009 8:08 amHappy birthday, Wito!! (that photo of him sleeping on the blue and white striped blanket has killed me dead. Lo, I am slain!! <3
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Joanna
August 4th, 2009 8:14 amHappy birthday, Wito! What a wonderful and love-filled first three years you’ve had!
Lori
August 4th, 2009 8:24 amso sweet
kaili
August 4th, 2009 8:26 amSo cute! Happy Birthday Wito!
Melissa
August 4th, 2009 8:43 amBeautiful post! Happy birthday Wito!
Rebecca (Bearca)
August 4th, 2009 9:13 amAwww. Happy Birthday Wito!!
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Carrie
August 4th, 2009 9:22 amhe is just adorable! Happy birthday, Wito!
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Angella
August 4th, 2009 9:24 amDang, Sarah. You made me cry.
Happy birthday to the sweetest three year old boy the Earth has ever seen.
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caroline
August 4th, 2009 9:31 amDear little D,
Happy birthday! Those 24 hours were well worth the wait.
I love you to pieces,
Big Coco
Sue @ My Party of 6
August 4th, 2009 9:33 amBest birthday post EVER! I want to eat him up!
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Alice Q. Foodie
August 4th, 2009 10:07 amAwwww – what a beauty! Nice post. :-)
Jen
August 4th, 2009 10:12 amHappy birthday Wito!!!
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Cyrie
August 4th, 2009 10:18 amSo sweet. Kids are the best.
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sarin
August 4th, 2009 10:28 amI’ve been following your blog for the past couple years, and can’t believe myself that Wito is three. I have enjoyed the view into your life, from your pregnancy to motherhood. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes for Wito with love from across the world!
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Estelle
August 4th, 2009 10:32 amWhat a beautiful birthday message for your son. These photos are amazing. Love a chubby baby.
Amy
August 4th, 2009 10:42 amWhoorl, This is one of your best posts yet! I can’t even believe that it has been 3 years. I feel like i remember when you had him after looking at those infant photos. Gosh he is sure to be a heartbreaker. You are such a creative writer and a good mommy:-)
Sarah
August 4th, 2009 11:21 amHappy Birthday Wito!
The photos and post are gorgeous.
kat
August 4th, 2009 11:46 amtotal heart breaker. am tearing up a bit here.
happy brithday wito!
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Amanda Nicole
August 4th, 2009 11:55 amHappy Birthday little Wito! He has the cutest little face ever.
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HollyLynne
August 4th, 2009 12:25 pmHis little sleepy clasped hands kill me. Happy birthday, Wito!
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MrsJ
August 4th, 2009 12:48 pmGreat post! Happy birthday, Wito! It’s my birthday, too, and President Obama’s, so you’re in great company, LOL. ;)
Rosita
August 4th, 2009 2:03 pmAww what a great blog from a great mommy :) happy birthday wito! So lucky to be such a cool team :)
tera Stephens
August 4th, 2009 3:10 pmugghhh… it’s just too fast! happy birthday to u, the lady who grew him and birthed him!!! we are so blessed.
xoxo,
t
Desiree
August 4th, 2009 3:46 pmSo your post made me tear up. At work. And I don’t even know you.
wide open spaces
August 4th, 2009 4:52 pmhe is a heartbreaker.
gorillabuns
August 4th, 2009 7:03 pmThanks 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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Jessica
August 4th, 2009 7:07 pmHappy birthday, Wito!
Great post :)
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Jinxy
August 4th, 2009 7:51 pmHappy birthday Wito!!
I love the pictures, great post!
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Marissa
August 4th, 2009 11:09 pmAW! So much cuteness!
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sunny
August 5th, 2009 7:34 amhappy bday wito! I love reading about your adventures with Mommy!
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Geminigirl
August 5th, 2009 8:59 amI 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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moosh in indy.
August 5th, 2009 9:03 amhappy 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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sarah
August 5th, 2009 11:36 amhappy birthday!
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kris
August 5th, 2009 12:35 pmJust lovely.
Happy birthday, little man (and mom!)
Sam
August 6th, 2009 6:33 amHappy birthday, you Backyardigan-loving boy!
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Miss E
August 6th, 2009 4:26 pmWhat a sweet birthday tribute to your sweet boy. Happy birithday, Wito!
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jones
August 7th, 2009 6:17 amsweet and lovely.
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joslyn
August 10th, 2009 1:38 pmoooh so sweet lady.
happy b-day wito!
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