You are two. I cannot believe it.
I guess with most birthdays when you are this little, mamas are bound to recant their tales of their peanuts' graceful entrances.
On your birthday this year, your Mimi and I were recounting the day you decided to make your early arrival. This is a long story short, explanatory details aside, and it was such a tale there were parts even I forgot. But here it is...
To recount that day, we had to find the parents of five children your mama was watching, yes five, we ended up meeting in the parking lot of a Chinese buffet down to one child, a town away. A stop by the farm for a car seat, as your mama, in labor, carried another 2 year old into your Mimi's car! Then we went by the coffee shop you now play in, yes, in labor, upright fully talking to everyone, dropping off the two year old, your now bud, then off to the doctors where they informed us you were coming now and you wanted out-in Kutztown. However, unbeknownst to you petunia, Kutztown did not have a hospital, so we were told we had better drive as fast as possible (without stopping, thank you Mimi) to the Lehigh Valley Hospital. (For my doula and mama friends, I don't like to brag, but I was standing there innocently, 7cm dilated, 100% effaced! Um hello, you are about to have a baby...act like it!!!)
Your dada made it from outside Philadelphia just in time and you were almost born on 222, but decided on a graceful, proper entrance at 2:50 that Wednesday afternoon in the Lehigh Valley. The lullabye played for you overhead in the hospital when you were born to complete your entrance. Your guests arrived one by one. What a day.
(Ahhh a moment to share, completely inspired by one of the best mama blogs around, Dooce!)
Thank you for waiting until we arrived at the hospital and thank you for every moment since... You are no disappointment in the hopes for an insightful child and your curiosity is the best thing I have observed in my daily life for a very long time.
Happy Birthday little man, you have made your mama's art a possibility, my daily days with you a journey and you bring a smile to me and your dada's face every night. Keep it up...
-To the best baby in the world, who, when I take out a backdrop, instinctively sits down for a picture...
2 comments:
Happy Birthday Little King Cole!
What a treasured addition you are to our family. I can't believe it's already been 2 yrs since we first met. It has been such a joy watching your little personality emerge and declare itself. I feel so lucky to have a front row seat to all the fun and adventure yet to come!
Love you!
Your Mimi
My dear son Cole,
Your mother worked very hard to make sure you were strong and healthy as you grew inside of her. She was an excellent mother and took the best care of you before you were even born. We went to the doctors together and I could see your little profile nestled in her womb. It was then that I knew I would be a father that you deserved. You became my driving force to work my hardest and provide for my family.
I almost did not make your birth. I got a call from Mimi that I needed to go to the hospital right away and that you were on your way. I didn’t even put my tools away (I was working construction at the time). I just dropped everything and rushed off to the hospital. I got the scrubs on, little booties over my muddy construction boots, and in I went. Your mom was laying on the table already and there were people everywhere. There must have been 10 people in the room. All doctors and nurses except me and your mom for you decided to come early it was an emergency procedure to help you come into this world healthy and safe. I remember looking down at your mom. She was talking to me when they brought you out of her. I gave her a huge kiss and said we did it. You cried this little kitten cry and in that moment we became your parents.
Over the next two years you developed more and more, sometimes daily. Especially now. From your first steps to your first words it has all been an amazing journey being your father and being part of your life. The fun part is just starting though… everyday you say a new word or two. Your most recent: hawk, shark, deer, and buck. Which all three are usually preceded by “WOW…”
For your second birthday your mother and I took you to the National Aquarium in Baltimore. You were so good the entire time. You kept pointing and saying, correctly I might add, fish and shark. You are already becoming such an animal lover and I truthfully couldn’t be more thrilled.
You are an amazing little boy and I couldn’t be more proud to be your “dada”.
I love you.
Dad
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