Wednesday, July 11, 2012

eight...

eight years ago this beautiful soul came bouncing into our world.  A bundle of joy, absolutely!  

Eight years ago today this little man was born, all cruisey and knowing.  He timed it perfectly, we were the only people in the labor ward, can you believe that!? We had four midwives sitting at the reception desk, chatting, drinking tea, knitting, popping in every now and then to see how mama was doing and offering dad a cuppa.  A doctor at the ready, wandering with time on his hands.  Honestly, it was the most surreal night, like everything had come to a stand still, just to be ready and waiting to welcome this little person into the world.  

Sure the memory of the excruciating pain that is giving birth is all a little bit faded now, but this was the calmest birth I've had, all the stars were aligned and I lived every moment, feeling completely in control and ready, ready when he was.  The midwives were settling in for the night waiting for it all to crank up a notch, saying we've a while to go yet and suggesting I get some sleep in preparation for a long evening ahead.  But no.  The intensity all ramped up very quickly and within 4hours of labor starting at home, he was born.  He breezed into this world just as he breezes through life.
I know he'll be like this always.  He doesn't stress too much about things, he goes with the flow.  He is incredibly sensitive and loves so very deeply.  He is wacky funny and so on the ball.  His days are full of adventure, imagination and fun, forever fun!

You are beautiful beyond words my darling little dark haired boy.  You amaze me everyday and I love you with all that I am.


16 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday to that gorgeous little guy. Don't tell me now that he is 8 he has grown out of his superhero suits....

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  2. Happy Birthday. Beautiful words Mel.

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  3. Absolutely gorgeous post! Happy birthday beautiful boy! And happy birth day to you sweet mama!

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  4. Happy birthday!

    Those last words are so touching. I know that words can only go so far to describe that love, but I'm sure most mothers would be nodding, knowing. xx

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  5. Awww, what a beautiful birth story. Happy 8th Birthday beautiful boy. And well done you, you have been a mumma for 8 years now!

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  6. Beautiful post and sweet memories. Happy Birthday to your little man. x

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  7. Aww, that was such a lovely post to read. Big birthday wishes to your darling dark haired boy. x

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  8. Happy Birthday to your little man and Happy Birthing Day to you Mama!

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  9. Such a beautiful post ! Happy Birthday to your handsome 8 year old!

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  10. Happy Birthday to your sweetheart....I love this age,enjoy!

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  11. Beautifully writtenl. Happy Birthday Mr 8! He will smile when reading this years from now.

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  12. Such a gorgeous boy Mel, your words are beautiful.
    Happy birthdays Mr 8!
    x

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  13. What a gorgeous boy you have there Mel and such beautiful words you have written. Your son sounds like a wonderful young boy and someone you are so proud of. Happy belated 8th birthday. xx

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  14. Oh what a gorgeous boy, let's home he stays this serene & cruisey. I had great birth experiences, with midwives on tap, heroic obstetrician arriving with plenty of time, it makes for a much less traumatic panic adventure, on the biggest days of your life!! He's so lucky with his brothers & parents, no wonder he's so mellow. My youngest is 8.5 years old now, my only son, it's an interesting age for him, turning 'victim of 3 big sisters' into power, he's getting there slowly, loving having his Daddy home, that's for sure, love Posie

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  15. Happy Birthday to your sweet boy...He is gorgeous!

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  16. my heart skipped a beat reading that first paragraph...happy celebrating. x

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