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| Hooray for bubbles! |
Sometimes I think Patrick gets the short end of the stick being second born. His baby book is incomplete(OK, I'll just admit it, it was never started), the majority of his clothes are pre-worn, his crib slept in by another baby before him, his milestones celebrated but not as carefully noted on this blog, and his one-on-one time with mommy/daddy very limited.
On the flip side, Patrick gets the benefit of being the second born in some ways--we're smarter parents and we know more now than we did with Will. One example is the wealth of fun things to do around here for babies and toddlers. Who knew there was a fun toddler music class right in Colchester?! Not me--until about 6 months ago and I FINALLY got in after missing registration and being on a waitlist again and again...So, Patrick is having an experience unique to him--something that Will never did. We'll go to the Colchester Meeting House for six Saturdays at 10:00 for toddler music and movement. What fun! Today Patrick was a bit tentative at first...until the parachute and bubbles came out! Then he was really into it! And after we left, we spent a bit of time at my school. While there, he was hopping along the rug, humming, marching, and clapping his hands--things he refused to do in the class today. I guess he needed to take it all in first. :-) I snapped a few pictures...enjoy!
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| Joy and wonder. |
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| Get it, Patrick! |
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| Patrick was so curious about the other kids! |
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| Blurry but too good not to share--Patrick and his almost-birthday-mate, Anna. They are two days apart--hard to believe with that height difference! |
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| I think a bubble burst right above them! Love the expressions! |
1 comment:
March 11th,2012
Dear Patrick,
Today this note is just for you. It's your 2nd birthday, and a day for new beginnings. You came into this world with so many people ready to love and celebrate you, we could hardly contain our joy. I was one of many who adored you from the moment you were placed in my arms. On a sunny day, your mommy handed over this wee creature swaddled in yellow. Our first introduction. We looked into one another's eyes, and I knew I'd love you forever.
And from that moment on, you became one of the great loves in my life. Peaceful, easy, content, and happy, your milestones were met with great anticipation. From crawling, to walking, to running.....even uttering sweet little conversations, you were headed towards something magical.
You will be the glue that bonds your family, the one who will right all wrongs, and the one who will find love and humor in all things.
Today, when we sang Happy Birthday to you, I hope you'll always know that you are loved. And in the end, that's the most important thing for you to remember.
My birthday comes soon, and the one gift I want more than anything is to chase,kiss, hug, laugh, and play with my cherished Elliott, Will,and you,Patrick,our birthday boy.
So today,Birthday wishes are floating your way....for a dreams-come-true kind of day!
I Love You.......
Grammy Maria
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