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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 3:19:20 GMT
Happy tears, but tears nonetheless. I just put my son, EJ, down to bed for the last time as a baby. Tomorrow he will be a year old. He will always be *my* baby but he has quickly become a toddler.
This past year has been challenging, eye opening, rewarding, and ultimately he is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Now excuse me while I scroll back to 2021 in my camera roll and relive the past year.
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 4, 2022 3:24:43 GMT
I can’t believe it’s been a year already. I remember when you were still pregnant and it doesn’t seem that long ago. I would have thought 6 months. Time flies. Enjoy. I can’t believe my baby is almost 19 I miss the toddler years so much.
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Post by quietgirl on Mar 4, 2022 3:29:42 GMT
Happy birthday to your son!!
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Post by jenjie on Mar 4, 2022 3:38:02 GMT
Oh yay for happy tears! Happy birthday little buddy!
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Post by katlady on Mar 4, 2022 3:39:19 GMT
Happy Birthday EJ!! Hard to believe it has been a year already!
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Post by AmeliaBloomer on Mar 4, 2022 3:40:57 GMT
Aw. Happy birthday, boyo.
I planned to breastfeed my kids for one year, but with both of them, at the last minute, I gave them one year and one day. After waiting rather impatiently towards the end it was just pure wistful sentiment.
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Post by brynn on Mar 4, 2022 3:43:25 GMT
Happy 1st Birthday EJ!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2022 3:43:51 GMT
Hugs to you, momma!! He's still a baby, but I get it. I'm Nannying an 11 month old right now and every day that I see her she's accomplishing SO much more! It IS like they're growing up so quickly.
Cherish each step. I used to think of it like they were chapters in my childrens' lives. Every chapter was a blessing to me and it was different. You'll get used to it and when he starts speaking to you, you'll be thrilled!!
xo
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Post by lucyg on Mar 4, 2022 3:46:26 GMT
Happy birthday to that sweet baby boy. I’m so glad he’s yours.  |
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 3:47:19 GMT
 I prefer to keep my sons digital foot print low so forgive me for not posting his picture often. Here’s a toddler toes photo! |
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 3:48:38 GMT
Aw. Happy birthday, boyo. I planned to breastfeed my kids for one year, but with both of them, at the last minute, I gave them one year and one day. After waiting rather impatiently towards the end it was just pure wistful sentiment. I was all set to nurse for a year and he quit at 10 months! I begrudgingly pumped for a month until I got the all clear from his doctor to go to whole milk. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 3:49:15 GMT
Your username was one of the names on our list if EJ had been a girl 🥰 |
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 3:49:56 GMT
Hugs to you, momma!! He's still a baby, but I get it. I'm Nannying an 11 month old right now and every day that I see her she's accomplishing SO much more! It IS like they're growing up so quickly.
Cherish each step. I used to think of it like they were chapters in my childrens' lives. Every chapter was a blessing to me and it was different. You'll get used to it and when he starts speaking to you, you'll be thrilled!!
xo
Every day is an adventure and every day he learns something new. Today it was the joys of an empty wrapping paper roll after I wrapped his birthday gifts. |
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Post by mom on Mar 4, 2022 4:15:33 GMT
A year already! It seems like he was *just* born! Happy Birthday, EJ!
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Post by ModChick on Mar 4, 2022 4:22:24 GMT
Awhhhh. Happy birthday to EJ! 🤗
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Post by destined2bmom on Mar 4, 2022 6:14:06 GMT
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Post by malibou on Mar 4, 2022 8:47:04 GMT
How can he be a year?! It goes way too fast forever more.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Mar 4, 2022 9:20:48 GMT
It doesn't seem like a year ago that we were following your journey through a difficult pregnancy, let alone his birth! Happy birthday EJ, and happy birth day to you too. Is he doing well now? Are you well?
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Post by putabuttononit on Mar 4, 2022 10:40:55 GMT
It flies! Enjoy this time. I totally get the tears 😢
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Post by J u l e e on Mar 4, 2022 12:04:40 GMT
Ahhhh, the scroll through the camera roll. There’s nothing quite as heartwarming and painful at the same time.
Happy year two to both of you!
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 4, 2022 13:21:42 GMT
My "baby" just drove himself to school for the first time, so am having a moment here... how did he get so old?  Happy birthday EJ!!! Let mom snack on those toesies for just a little longer!!!!  |
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Post by kelly316 on Mar 4, 2022 13:23:01 GMT
I think you were misinformed. You can still call them babies until they’re like five. Two at the VERY least. Happy Birthday, baby!
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 4, 2022 13:36:28 GMT
He'll always be your baby boy. It is bittersweet, but I think you are entering some of the most fun months. Everything new is so exciting to him.
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Post by gramasue on Mar 4, 2022 13:38:45 GMT
Happy Birthday to your baby boy! It is quite a milestone in life. Enjoy every single second!
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 4, 2022 13:48:10 GMT
I’ve always thought that the mamas should be celebrated just as much on birthdays. This next year will be so much fun as you really see his personality develop and see him interact with the world.
The days are long but the years are short. Happy day to you both.
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 14:34:46 GMT
It doesn't seem like a year ago that we were following your journey through a difficult pregnancy, let alone his birth! Happy birthday EJ, and happy birth day to you too. Is he doing well now? Are you well? Pregnancy wasn’t difficult at all and quite enjoyable for me! Labor and delivery was difficult and likely the reason I’m only having one child. He’s doing great, cruising around on furniture and babbling away. He loves to play peek a boo and stack his stacking cups. I’m doing well too, sleeping well and enjoying my time at home with him. |
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 4, 2022 14:44:45 GMT
I’ve always thought that the mamas should be celebrated just as much on birthdays. This next year will be so much fun as you really see his personality develop and see him interact with the world. The days are long but the years are short. Happy day to you both. That was one of the disappointing things about deciding to not have a big birthday party this year, I feel like it’s the only year mom and dad get celebrated as well! |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Mar 4, 2022 14:46:24 GMT
I can’t believe he’s already a year old! Where does the time go? Before you know it he’ll be starting preschool, then the next thing you know he’ll be heading off to middle school. Ask me how I know, LOL. I can’t believe my kid is in 6th grade, it feels like only yesterday we were moving into this house with our newly turned two year old—and that is coming up on a decade ago now!
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Post by MorellisCupcake on Mar 4, 2022 14:53:49 GMT
Happy birthday to EJ! Love the baby toes picture. All my kids are in their 20's now, but I still have my "baby". He might be 21 yrs old and 6'7" but still.  |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Mar 4, 2022 14:54:07 GMT
How can he be one already? I love “watching” Pea babies grow up. I’ve seen a lot in over 20 years. One of my favorite things about this board.
I have an only child, that has an only child. Enjoy
those special moments, mama. Time goes by so fast when it comes to our “babies”.
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