it all happened so fast
I remember, before having kids—even when Andrea was pregnant with Charlie—the idea of a little squirt running around, constantly getting into my business, torturing the pets, keeping us up at night and assuring that our house was a consistent wreck seemed just as I’ve made it sound—like a nuisance. Sure, I thought, I’m on-board with having a kid or two. Who else will take care of us when we’re old and senile? Plus, I figured that they’ll eventually do my chores for some puny allowance when I’d rather bask in the sun and drink beer (that I will likely have purchased with said allowance—”thanks kids! now you be careful on that ladder!”).
better than what I had for lunch.
It didn’t take long—once Charlie was born—for my feelings to drastically change. In the past two years, we’ve put up with every nuisance that I’ve described above; and then some. Simply put, it’s been the best two years of our lives. From the moment he took his first breath, right up through yesterday when he decided to help himself to the tub of Land O’Lakes margarine from the fridge; he’s been nothing short of amazing.
We love you Charles James. Happy Birthday, little man!
July 31st, 2008 at 6:15 am
He’s just the cutest! That pic could be an ad for Land o’ Lakes.
Happy Birthday Charlie!
(I agree, he and Finn should be BFFs.)
July 31st, 2008 at 6:46 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Charlie!! I eat butter straight-up too.
July 31st, 2008 at 7:19 am
Happy Birthday Charlie! It seems like just yesterday your mom and I were comparing pregnancy stories (you made your mom’s much harder, by the way!) and now here you are, 2 years old! Have a fun day!
July 31st, 2008 at 8:27 am
What a sweet post, Happy Birthday Charlie (aka the cutest 2-year-old I know)!
mmm…butter.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:02 am
Happy 2nd Birthday, you big cutie!
July 31st, 2008 at 11:09 am
Happy Birthday buddy!
July 31st, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Happy Birthday little man! Now, it’s really going to get fun around there!
July 31st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Jon-though not your intent you must know and I am not kidding, I full on teared up when I read your post today. Charlie is a very lucky boy and I hope he has a very happy birthday.
July 31st, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Happy Birthday Charlie! Gorgeous post, you sum up what it feels like to hit parenthood at a hundred miles an hour and never slow down. BTW Amy LOVES margarine too and always gets her fingers in when we make sandwiches.
July 31st, 2008 at 8:11 pm
Hey Charlie, I often eat butter straight from the stick, so I’m right there with ya. Happy Birthday!
August 1st, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Happy Birthday, Charlie! (Avelyn loves to eat butter right out of the tub too! Kinda gross, but kind cute, too.)
August 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Happy Bday little guy!!
August 12th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Happy Belated Birthday Charlie!! I hope your day was great!
August 19th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Well said. Happy Birthday Charlie!!