The days following Christmas are, by definition, something of a bummer. Unless you are having a beautiful baby boy on one of those days, as I was, 6 years ago.
The labor itself was a bit of a bummer.
“a bit of a bummer” here means “nightmare from the bowels of hell“, but we won’t talk about that now.
Because coming home with my sweet angel baby was worth the trip to the netherworld to get him.
He’s got the biggest head imaginable, with the cutest face attached.
Over the past 6 years, he’s lived up to his angelic name…
Sweet…
thoughtful…
Fun…
Easy-going…
Being six has not diminished his beauty in the least…he’s still one of the best looking kids I’ve ever seen. All-American. Sturdy. Athletic. Eager to learn. Ready to take on the world.
Six years old brings some changes, though, and never has that been more apparent than two days ago when he opened his gift from his grandparents and stated with great vehemence and indignation that it was “A BORING BOOK”.
Which pretty much puts him in the running for Rudest Child In The History of My House.
So. There’s some work to be done there. But surliness can’t diminish a mother’s love. Happy 6th birthday, my:
Happy Birthday, Gabriel!!
Happy Birthday little nephew!
BTW – Do you still have that little white vest w/ gold chain he’s wearing in one of your photos? You’ve had that forever! I remember Caleb wearing it…
Happy Birthday to you from Aunt Rosy
Awww, such sweet pictures!!! Happy Birthday Gabriel!!!
All is forgiven! Haha! This six yr.old is, indeed, angelic. Happy, happy Birthday, Gabriel!
Happiest birthday wishes to you, Gabriel!!! You are indeed an angelic-looking cherub!
He is so cute! My little boy turns 6 tomorrow. It seems like such a huge leap from 5 to 6…next is 7…gasp!
It reminds me of the year I gave my 6 or 7 year-old grandson a pair of cute cargo pants. When he opened his gift and saw what it was he threw them down, folded his arms in disgust and kicked the box. I couldn’t hear what he said. I still smile when I think about it. He is 13 now and very polite–just a good kid.
did he have a most excellent day??! what did i get him? can you email me that last b/w picture??
No one writes a tribute like you!!
I can’t believe he is six already! I so enjoyed all the pictires you posted of him on LOK. He is the most angelic boy:)
Happy Birthday, Gabriel!
I hope you don’t get any boring, stinky, yucky books.
Happy birthday, Gabriel! Six will be fun!
Jenni,
I remember us being on the same expecting boards back then…my little boy Mason just turned 6 on the 13th, and his personality sounds similar to your son’s…he is my easiest child….just sweet and loving, easy going, and a joy. Happy Birthday, Gabriel!
-Shel
Wha-hah-haha-hah…
Six? SIX? I can’t believe your angel boy is that old already!!! Happy belated birthday to him!