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
Mary
August 4, 2009 at 8:05 amSo very sweet.
Happy Birthday Wito!
andrea
August 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 8:14 amHappy birthday, Wito! What a wonderful and love-filled first three years you’ve had!
Lori
August 4, 2009 at 8:24 amso sweet
kaili
August 4, 2009 at 8:26 amSo cute! Happy Birthday Wito!
Melissa
August 4, 2009 at 8:43 amBeautiful post! Happy birthday Wito!
Rebecca (Bearca)
August 4, 2009 at 9:13 amAwww. Happy Birthday Wito!!
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Carrie
August 4, 2009 at 9:22 amhe is just adorable! Happy birthday, Wito!
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Angella
August 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 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 4, 2009 at 9:33 amBest birthday post EVER! I want to eat him up!
.-= Sue @ My Party of 6´s last blog ..the things we do for love =-.
Alice Q. Foodie
August 4, 2009 at 10:07 amAwwww – what a beauty! Nice post. :-)
Jen
August 4, 2009 at 10:12 amHappy birthday Wito!!!
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Cyrie
August 4, 2009 at 10:18 amSo sweet. Kids are the best.
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