Dear Michael,
You are a 1 year old today.
You say duck (“uck!”), and what a duck says (“kak, kak, kak!”). That’s about it for words, although you’re working on other sound combinations. (It’s “ma” “ma”, baby.)
You walk in that endearing toddler leading-with-the-belly way. And you don’t really walk that much yet. You much prefer cruising, still, or crawling. Sometimes, you shuffle around on your knees, which is pretty damn cute, too.
You are the only baby I know who sleeps on his side.
You love your big sisters unreservedly. You are amazingly tolerant of rough-housing with Kate, and she better watch out, because I have a feeling you’re going to give as good as you get. Flora can make you belly laugh more than anyone else so far, except for when your daddy tickles your belly with his beard.
Generally speaking, you are a delight. Laid back, easy going, not terribly demanding. You are a total mama’s boy, though.
And now that you are sick, you are a whiny, clingy mess. Which is okay. You’re sick, and if I could, I would be with you again today. Letting you cling to me and wipe your snot on my shoulder.
For your birthday, we went to Children’s ER yesterday. You have a bi-lateral ear infection (that means in both ears, buddy), and you’ve been running temps ranging from 100 to 104 since Sunday. You also got a giant shot of antibiotics in the thigh.
Yeah, happy birthday. We’ll do better today. Maybe. I guess it’ll depend on what the doctor says later. You were very unhappy this morning, and you will be spending the day with Bella and Tadone.
Maybe I’ll get you a little cake for later.
Please, please, please feel better. You are breaking your parents’ heart being sick on such a happy occasion. As your Daddy tells you often, he’s been waiting 30 years for you. I haven’t been waiting quite that long. But I do know you are the baby that made our family complete. I want my easy-going mama’s boy back instead of the little bundle of snot, fever, and tears you’ve been this week. I love you no matter what, but I like your belly laughs a lot better.
Happy birthday, little boy. Feel better so we can have a big party!
All my love and hugs and kisses,
Mama
Red Pen Mama 
Congratulations and happy birthday to your big boy. The same happened with my first; was completely miserable on his 1st b-day. Hope he feels better soon so you can all celebrate!
My older daughter had her first ear infection on her first birthday. This is like Michael’s sixth. 😦
Happy birthday, little boy!
🙂
Look at how ginormous he’s become! Happy birthday, Big Man! I hope he feels better very soon and can enjoy some cake smashing this weekend. 🙂
(psst – Liam was a side sleeper, too.)
He did enjoy the smash cake. And I have never seen another baby sleep on his side! My girls both slept on their bellies, little bums in the air. Not that it matters. They are cute when they sleep, no matter the position. 🙂
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