10 today. The big 1-0. Like mothers everywhere, I look at my baby boy and wonder where the time went. Still, in that face is my sweet baby that wouldn't sleep unless snuggled in my arms. The toddler with his love of rocks. The preschooler whose life revolved around Thomas the Tank Engine and who would carefully make the ASL sign for G when telling people his name. "It's G. G for Gunnar." The child who has been so full of insight, creativity, and love. Who looks into people's eyes and seems to read their souls. The boy who fought so hard to conquer dyslexia so he could read, and whose pen draws the most amazing creations. The future filmmaker/architect/photographer/daddy.
I'm overwhelmed by him every day. Happy birthday, my little man. Welcome to double digits.
Love,
Mom
p.s. Sorry for my disappearance for the last few days. Some yucky virus knocked me right on my keister. I'll try to be back in the saddle. Thanks so much for all the happy wishes on our future babe. I'm so glad to be able to share it with all of you.
Happy Birthday Gunnar! Hope your party is super fun.
Posted by: Sarah | April 17, 2008 at 10:53 AM
sorry you've been sick!
ah, the two-digit birthday. it's really something, isn't it? my 11yo is officially taller than my mom and my sister. and it seems like a few days ago he could stand underneath the kitchen counter.
trite but true - it goes *so* fast!
xoxo
Posted by: lori | April 17, 2008 at 11:33 AM
Happy Birthday G!!!
What sweet memories for both of you. Glad you are feeling better!
Posted by: Jade | April 17, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Handsome 10 year old!
Posted by: Rita | April 17, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Happy Birthday! Also, glad you're feeling better.
Posted by: Emma | April 17, 2008 at 04:24 PM
Happy Birthday! He is beautiful...o.k. maybe a 10 year old would rather I say "he's cool."
Posted by: Anne | April 17, 2008 at 10:31 PM
Happy Belated Birthday to Gunnar. He's handsome and love his glasses!
Glad you are doing better! :)
Posted by: Zonda | April 18, 2008 at 03:55 AM
Happy Birthday Gunnar! Hope it is a great one!
Posted by: erin | April 18, 2008 at 06:05 AM
Happy Birthday Gunnar and get better mama!
Posted by: molly | April 18, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Happy Birthday Gunnar!! Love the photo
Posted by: Betty | April 18, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Please pass along my birthday greetings, too! It was a big deal for me when my son turned 10---a decade of motherhood!
Yuck about the virus---I hope you're doing better. I just picked up my son from school only to have him throw up in the car on the way home...:( Looks like I have a busy weekend of illnesses ahead...
Posted by: Berlinswhimsy | April 18, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Happy birthday Gunnar!! That's a really gorgeous photo of you too.
I hope you're feeling better soon Sarah :)
Posted by: Mel Goodsell | April 18, 2008 at 08:31 PM
Happy birthday Gunnar! I hope the next 10 bring you as much personal growth and fun as the last 10.
Posted by: Melanie | April 20, 2008 at 05:14 AM
well, happy belated birthday! He looks so grown up in that photo.
Posted by: Tracy | April 23, 2008 at 12:36 PM