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 4, 2009 at 5:28 am*sniff*
Happy Birthday, Wito!
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TUWABVB
August 4, 2009 at 6:04 amOh, those pictures – just an adorable child. Happy Birthday Wito!
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beyond
August 4, 2009 at 6:05 amwhat a sweet boy.
happy birthday, wito!
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Jamie
August 4, 2009 at 6:09 amHappy Birthday, Dollface! The internet loves you!
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am'ti b
August 4, 2009 at 6:09 amhappy bday big cuz! i love you. E cvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv vvv
sarah
August 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 6:13 amHappy Birthday Wito!
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lisa
August 4, 2009 at 6:18 amHappy Birthday Wito….and happy “birthing” day to you! :)
Just Shireen
August 4, 2009 at 6:19 amAw, so sweet.
Happy Birthday, Wito!
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Rhi
August 4, 2009 at 6:31 amHurray, Wito!
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Mama in the City
August 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 6:51 amSweet! Happy Birthday.
Beth
August 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 7:02 amAw, that was so sweet! Happy Birthday, Wito!
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Laura in LA
August 4, 2009 at 7:07 amBest.Post.Ever.