That’s what Racecar said when I woke him up this morning and told him toda
y was his birthday. He said it about 10 ten times and would talk about how BIG! he was and how "BERRY BERRY HAPPY" HE WAS THAT HE WAS FOUR! And then he said again "I can’t believe I’m four!!!"
And each time he said it I internally agreed that I couldn’t believe he was four, either. It seems like yesterday that this ten pound baby boy was born. Well, almost like yesterday. Either way, I can’t believe this boy, this amazing boy of ours, is four years old.
He’s so very sweet and very helpful. Whenever we ask him to do something, he always replies with "sure" and moves quickly. And then he returns to us and says "can I play Wii, now?"
Because this four year old is terribly addicted to playing Wii. He wakes up in the morning asking to play. Even though the answer is always no. If we were to ask if he would rather go get blue ice cream with sprinkles at Coldstone Creamery and then go to the mall to ride on the big carousel and buy him new racecars or stay home and play two games of bowling on the Wii, he would, without a doubt, choose staying home to play Wii.
But despite being addicted to Wii, I could still kiss his lips and cuddle him all day long. And sometimes I think he would do it back, all day long, too. (if it weren’t for the Wii) Racecar is very particular about this kisses, you must kiss him directly on the lips. Do not try to have him kiss you on the cheek because that is not what he wants and he will straighten your face and squeeze your cheeks until your lips have been kissed by his lips. It’s one of my favorite games to play with him. Then, after each kiss, he wants to hug you, every.single.time. And each hug he gives, he gives out a little groan, and oh, I hope he does this forever, because I can’t even express how much I love it.
So, today, we are going to spend this entire day celebrating this amazing boy – this sweet, sensitive, willful, adorable, caring, smart, fun boy that we are so lucky to be around. Happy Fourth Birthday, Racecar, I berry berry can’t believe you are four years old.
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Last night, in true folding laundry birthday fashion, I sat down with this almost four year old and asked him a few, very important questions.
Hi Racecar. Are you excited for your birthday? Yes.
How excited? Good.
What are you going to do on your birthday? Blow some candles, four candles. and open presents. and you can sing happy birthday to me, and Grandma, too. At the bowling alley.
Are you going bowling? Yes. I’m going to roll the ball really, really really fast. Like this fast. He says, while thrusting his fist forward quickly in front of him.
Wow, that is so fast. Can Daddy do it that fast?
Probably not.
Should we go to lunch on your birthday? Sure we can.
Where should we go for lunch? umm…bob evans. I want to have pancakes there.
On your birthday, when you turn four…can I kiss you one hundred times. Sure.
Can I hug your for a thousand minutes. Yes.
Do you love your mama. Yes.
How much do you love your mama? Pretty good.
Sounds pretty good to me.
And this is what he looked like, just a few hours later, his last night as a three year old.
That is so precious! Happy Birthday to an awesome 4 year old. Enjoy the bowling and pancakes. Sounds like a fun day.
That is so precious! Happy Birthday to an awesome 4 year old. Enjoy the bowling and pancakes. Sounds like a fun day.
Oh, this boy is so delicious. Your children make my ovaries ache. Happy day to all of you!
Oh, this boy is so delicious. Your children make my ovaries ache. Happy day to all of you!
I agree with milk and honey. It makes my ovaries and uterus ache they are so darn cute.
I love the kiss story. What a sweet man you have. A FOUR year old man.
Happy Birthday Racecar!
I agree with milk and honey. It makes my ovaries and uterus ache they are so darn cute.
I love the kiss story. What a sweet man you have. A FOUR year old man.
Happy Birthday Racecar!
Happy Birthday Racecar!!!! Four is so very exciting!!!!
Glad you’re home, Beth. Hope the headaches subside soon.
Happy Birthday Racecar!!!! Four is so very exciting!!!!
Glad you’re home, Beth. Hope the headaches subside soon.
What a sweetheart.
There will be a long span of years when what you’ve just written will horrify him. But then a few years after that, it could make his wife feel more sentimental toward him on days when he’s been a chore, so it evens out.
What a sweetheart.
There will be a long span of years when what you’ve just written will horrify him. But then a few years after that, it could make his wife feel more sentimental toward him on days when he’s been a chore, so it evens out.
Oh how very, very precious!
Oh how very, very precious!
Happy Birthday from Ohio, Racecar. Have a blast at the bowling alley and have some extra syrup on your pancakes!!
Happy Birthday from Ohio, Racecar. Have a blast at the bowling alley and have some extra syrup on your pancakes!!
Oh man. Sniffle. How does it happen? I just ache thinking of Bean turning 4. Who took my little baby????
He sure is cute and sweet. Lucky Mama, you are. I hope he has a fantastic day and the best year ever!
Oh man. Sniffle. How does it happen? I just ache thinking of Bean turning 4. Who took my little baby????
He sure is cute and sweet. Lucky Mama, you are. I hope he has a fantastic day and the best year ever!
Happy Birthday! Hope you all have a great day.
Happy Birthday! Hope you all have a great day.
Happy Birthday to Racecar! He sure is a sweet little guy. Glad he gets to do his favorite thing today–bowling! Enjoy
Happy Birthday to Racecar! He sure is a sweet little guy. Glad he gets to do his favorite thing today–bowling! Enjoy
Happy Birthday Racecar!!! that is so sweet. Just wait – the teenage years will be here before you know it. Mine just turned 13!!! Beth, if you get a chance, check out the video I made in honor of it….
http://sunshinedaily4me.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-birthday-to-you-happy-birthday-to.html
Happy Birthday Racecar!!! that is so sweet. Just wait – the teenage years will be here before you know it. Mine just turned 13!!! Beth, if you get a chance, check out the video I made in honor of it….
http://sunshinedaily4me.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-birthday-to-you-happy-birthday-to.html
They grow up way too fast!
They grow up way too fast!
Happy Birthday, little guy! I hope your birthday is just the start of a wonderful, magical year!
Happy Birthday, little guy! I hope your birthday is just the start of a wonderful, magical year!
Oh sweet boy–Happy Birthday! Wii can’t wait to see you soon
Oh sweet boy–Happy Birthday! Wii can’t wait to see you soon
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday!!
awe, happy birthday to your little guy.
My son will be 4 at the end of February…it is amazing how time flies!
awe, happy birthday to your little guy.
My son will be 4 at the end of February…it is amazing how time flies!
Happy Birthday Racecar!
Hope you feel better Beth.
Happy Birthday Racecar!
Hope you feel better Beth.
Aw, pretty good – that’s sososo cute!
Aw, pretty good – that’s sososo cute!
What a sweetheart, hope he has a berry,berry wonderful day!
I’m still reeling from the fact that he weighed 10 pounds when he was born AND you are going back for more, twice no less!
Hope you are feeling better soon, soon, soon.
What a sweetheart, hope he has a berry,berry wonderful day!
I’m still reeling from the fact that he weighed 10 pounds when he was born AND you are going back for more, twice no less!
Hope you are feeling better soon, soon, soon.
Awesome post! They grow up so fast! We have to cherish every minute!
Awesome post! They grow up so fast! We have to cherish every minute!
So cute! I love the interview and can imagine his fast bowling arm! Happy Birthday, Racecar!
So cute! I love the interview and can imagine his fast bowling arm! Happy Birthday, Racecar!