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six years

April 29, 2014      28 Comments

Six years ago today, our lives were forever changed (for the better), by the arrival of our first and only son.

Impatient like his mother, little man was born on April 29, instead of on or around his May 17 due date. It took us all by surprise when my water broke in the wee hours of the morning and we had to make sure we had everything in order before heading to the hospital. He came about 15 hours later, and it was love at first sight.

It has been the most incredible journey, watching him grow from a sweet bitty baby with pinholes in his heart into a healthy, bright and precocious little boy (or big boy, as he will tell you).

He loves school and baseball and belting out all the songs from Frozen. He loves Iron Man and Spiderman, animals and artwork. He can spend hours building and playing with Legos and  He can have a conversation with anyone about anything, and we are regularly astounded by some of the things that will pop out of his mouth. Little man is kind and empathetic – he hates when his friends are sad and he always wants to provide bandaids or a hug to help them feel better.

There is a stubborn streak in him and he has definite opinions about a lot of things. We can also tell that he is going to be very Type A, like his mommy. However, he is also focused and persistent and it’s amazing to watch him in action when he is trying to achieve a goal. That determination will certainly serve him well.

Time really flies. It feels like yesterday we were celebrating his first birthday, and he still hadn’t taken his first steps.

And now he’s six and running and jumping and sliding into home plate during games.

This past weekend, we celebrated with a trip to the Nick Hotel in Orlando with a few friends (post to come),

cake from It’s Tasty Too!

and tonight we will have a low key dinner at home with a taco bar, homemade Spiderman cake, and this “guest of honor”

It’s not a party without a life-size superhero balloon.

Happy birthday, sweetest little guy! We love you so much!

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  1. Vanesa says

    April 29, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    That stubbornness must be the Taurus in him! My daughter is the same way! It USED to be cute..not anymore!!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      LOL! True story! I’m a taurus, too. Probably a dangerous combo!

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  2. Kathy says

    April 29, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    Happy Birthday to your little man! my 2nd little man turns 21 today! so we will be celebrating with legal drinks! lol… enjoy him… the days fly so fast!
    Kathy

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:24 pm

      Legal drinks sound pretty good! Happy birthday to him!
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  3. Briana says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    Happy birthday, little man! He’s such a handsome boy, Jenn!

    I nominated you for the LIebster award… check out my blog today to read more and see how to pass it on 🙂 Happy birth day to you, too!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you! He is very excited to be celebrating! I will swing by!
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  4. Darlene says

    April 29, 2014 at 3:36 pm

    He is adorable.
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:27 pm

      Thank you, Darlene!

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  5. Haley @ Running with Diapers says

    April 29, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    That’s so great to hear he likes to sing the songs from Frozen! My LO loves it too!

    Happy Birthday to your LO!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      He absolutely LOVES to sing that soundtrack. It’s the cutest thing .

      Thank you!
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  6. Diana says

    April 29, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Happy Birthday, little man!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 11:48 pm

      Thank you!

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  7. Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom says

    April 29, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Happy birthday!! Enjoy your time together 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you!

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  8. Stacie Seidman says

    April 29, 2014 at 11:11 pm

    Happy Birthday to your little man! Mine’s tomorrow 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 29, 2014 at 11:46 pm

      Oh, fun! Hope you have a great day!

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  9. theresa says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:37 am

    Happy Birthday sweet Aiden – it’s been an honor to watch you grow into an amazing little boy. I hope my little guy grows to be just as sweet, caring, loving and generous as you!! xo

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2014 at 10:03 am

      <3 <3 <3 You know he will - with you guys as his parents and K as his sister, he's going to be an absolute doll! Well, he already is. Thank you, friend!

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  10. Karen @karenlovestorun says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:14 am

    Happy Birthday, little man! I hope he had a wonderful birthday celebration 🙂
    Karen @karenlovestorun
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      I think he did! I am still processing everything!

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  11. Matilda says

    April 30, 2014 at 10:51 am

    I saw the photo of you and your boy when he was born and I was like, That’s Miranda, wait no that’s not Miranda, this is a Jenn’s blog… omg it’s her doppelgänger!
    No joke you look like my friend Miranda (but with blonder hair).

    6 wow it sure comes around fast doesn’t it. They don’t stay little for long.
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      Too funny! They really do grow so fast!

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  12. jan says

    April 30, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    You guys are the sweetest little family ever. Happy birthday to your big boy!!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      Aw, thank you! <3

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  13. Kristen @ The Smith Summary says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:30 pm

    I can’t wait to hear about the birthday trip to Orlando – how awesome is that??!! Hope he had a wonderful birthday!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      We always do a huge party, but it’s been getting too much, so we decided to try the idea of a birthday trip. It worked out great.

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  14. Kristin @ A Mom on the Run says

    April 30, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Happy Birthday Turtle! (I haven’t called him that in a long time!!)
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    • runswithpugs says

      May 1, 2014 at 12:16 am

      <3

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