Orien, did you know... that your latest love is fishing even though you don't ever catch ONE fish?
Orien, did you know... that since your birthday party you ask me every day "Mom, how 'bouttttt cupcake?!"
Orien, did you know... yesterday at HEB when we saw hot dogs you broke into the Mickey Mouse Hot Dog Song..."hot dog hot dog hot diggity dog!" while dancing in the cart?
Orien, did you know... how you have won over nearly every cashiers' hearts at HEB?
Orien, did you know... that you didn't sleep through the night for over a year? But now in your big bed you sleep absolutely perfect!
Orien, did you know... that sometimes our dogs love you (you feed them) and sometimes are dogs don't love you (you body slam them)?
Orien, did you know... you are a huge LOVER of music and have been since the day you were born?
Orien, did you know... you shoot a basketball with literally perfect form?
Orien, did you know... when Mom asked you to pray for the first time you bowed your head and said "A-B-C."
Orien, did you know... you puked on virtually everything in the house for 9 straight months when you were a baby? And the dogs loved it?
Orien, did you know... how many people comment on your hair when we're out and about?
Orien, did you know... you were born into a goofy, silly, funny family that will hopefully keep you FOREVER young?
Orien, did you know... you ask where Leah, Daddy, and Maqui are DAILY?
Orien, did you know... that after two long years you finally play by yourself long enough in the mornings to let mom shower and get ready in (sort of) peace?!
Orien, did you know... you've flown 10 times and you're not even 2 yet?
Orien, did you know... once you pooped all over the wall and Mom made Dad clean it all up?!
Orien, did you know... you have NEVER had an ear infection? Woo!
Orien, did you know... we are terrified of the pool in our backyard? Our biggest fear is that you will drown.
Orien, did you know... for the first three nights of your life Mommy didn't sleep? She watched you breathe.
Orien, did you know... how TOTALLY fun it is to experience everything again through your eyes?
Orien, did you know... how excellent of a communicator you are? You talk, make sounds and hand motions to get your point across.
Orien, did you know... Mom blogs about nearly every aspect of your life during your naptimes?
Orien, did you know... I quit a job I really really loved all so I could be with you?
Orien, did you know... you have made Mommy and Daddy better people?
Orien, did you know... River Pointe Church is your second home?
Orien, did you know... God loves you with all His heart and will hold your sweet little hand all your life?
Orien, did you know... Mom and Dad will love you unconditionally and always?
That one, I think you know :)
This post gave me goose bumps. So sweet. He will love reading this when he is older. Maybe when he is a rebellious teenager will be a good time to pull it out. LOL
ReplyDeleteMy sweet Orien, a rebellious teenager????
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post!
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