Happy 7th Birthday, Nate! [Part 1]

Ahhhh, my sweet sweet boy is turning 7 today! Why does SEVEN sound soooo much older than six?! It just does to this momma.

 

I woke Nate up this morning and said "Happy birthday sweet boy" and he got a big grin on his face before he opened his eyes :) He was having a hard time waking up/getting out of bed, so as I gave him a piggy-back down the stairs (um, wow he is heavy these days!), I was telling him about the day he was born. He loves to hear this story, over and over. He came a week early, it was 104 degrees outside, my doctor was out of town, etc etc. To recap the whole story, click here. It was a great labor and an even greater day.

 

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For Nate's 7th birthday, I want to list the Top 7 things I love most about him. (Really this list could be the Top 100 things I love, this kid is awesome!!)

 

1. His gentle spirit & kind heart. He is not your usual "boy"....he is sweet, sensitive, and does not have an aggressive or malicious bone in his body. I hope that never changes! He just wants everyone to get along and be happy.

 

2. His passion for learning. He loves school, science, reading, and asking questions! I love his little brain and his eternal quest for knowledge.

 

3. He is the best big brother in the world. Abby can be a bit of a....well, brat. He (usually) takes this in stride and always helps to calm her down or make her happy. He puts up with her shenanigans day in & day out, and is much more patient with her then the rest of the family :)

 

4. His smile. Damn he's cute!

 

5. His determination & focus. Whether he's working on a new lego set, learning a new karate move, or trying to perfect his reading skills, my boy is not a quitter! Love that about him and know it will serve him well throughout his life.

 

6. That he's a rule-follower. (Clearly he gets this trait from me!!) Nate is a born people-pleaser and follows rules to a tee. He loves a schedule, and loves to know what's happening each day. Maybe I should have gotten him a planner for his gift....

 

7. That he's not too cool to hug & kiss his Mommy each day. I know my days are numbered when it comes to this, so I will enjoy every last smooch I get from my big boy!!

 

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I love taking a stroll down memory lane for my kids' birthdays (seriously, I was looking at pictures for over two hours yesterday), so here are ones of Nate.....enjoy!

August 20, 2007 - the day I became a Mommy!

1 week old

1 year old

2 years old

3 years old

4 years old

5 years old

6 years old

7 years old

Nate is at school today of course, but we still have a day of fun ahead of us! Stay tuned for another blog post! :)