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seven years

April 29, 2015      20 Comments

I don’t think we had any idea how our lives would change when, seven years ago today, my water broke and we brought our little man into the world.

He was several weeks early, clearly eager to join our family and get started. And after a bit of a rough start, we were able to bring him home, introduce him to his pugs, and begin as a family of six (if you count the fur babies, which we do).

I can’t believe how much he’s grown since then.

We will share more details from his big day later, but we did have a very small celebration on Sunday. His current favorite thing is Minecraft, so I was able to use some free printables and Etsy finds for decorating.

This morning, he requested a donut with a candle in it, so we took him and his carpool buddy to Dunkin Donuts, and then tonight, he wants “cereal bar” at home (this is when he gets to top his regular, “healthy” cereal with things like Lucky Charms and Froot Loops. And fruit). He has been so incredibly low-key and sweet about everything, and I am so excited to see his reaction when he gets his big surprise gift.

Happy birthday to our little man. We love you to the moon and back.

How do you like to celebrate birthdays?

Are you a cereal person?

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  1. Angie says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Happy birthday to him!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:06 am

      Thank you! He had a great day!

      Reply
  2. John (Daddy Runs a Lot) says

    April 29, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday to him!
    John (Daddy Runs a Lot) recently posted…Where I chronicle a busy, fun weekend, renewing the “daddy” part of my handleMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:06 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Stacie Seidman says

    April 29, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday Little Man! Hope his day has been amazing!

    Good choice on the cereal bar, but I think I’d rather a sundae bar 😉
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:10 am

      I’m with you. I like cereal, but only the boring kinds. I tried a piece of Cap’n Crunch and I immediately wanted to brush my teeth. Sundae Bar? Yes, please!

      Reply
  4. Anne says

    April 29, 2015 at 9:23 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the little man! I remember thinking (correctly) that 7 was the coolest age ever!

    Also, can he please plan my next birthday… All ofbhis requests sound awesome haha!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:16 am

      He sure can! He loves party planning, just like his mom 🙂

      Reply
  5. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    April 29, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Happy birthday buddy!
    I LOVED Cinnamon Toast Crunch before going GF.
    I could accidentally snack on a whole box while watching TV.
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 12:17 am

      Oh, he loves that one, too. I just can’t handle “fun” cereal. I am so boring LOL!

      Reply
  6. jan says

    April 30, 2015 at 3:32 am

    Happy 7th to your little man! It’s such a great age. He’s a very lucky little boy to have two doting parents!
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 11:20 am

      It really is a great age. He challenges us every day, but it’s a good thing. We are so in love with him.

      Reply
  7. Meghan R says

    April 30, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Happy Birthday Little Man!

    I love the photo backdrop you made with the square plates – that is such a cute idea 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      He saw it at another birthday party and loved it so much. Another great Pinterest find.

      Reply
  8. Mary Beth Jackson says

    April 30, 2015 at 11:06 pm

    Happy Birthday! Enjoy it! My little man turned 27 this year! Geez, how time flies! We do love a great party, now I usually get to take him to dinner which is always very nice 🙂
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    • runswithpugs says

      April 30, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      Wow! Time does fly!

      Little man LOVES restaurants so I was stunned that he wanted to dine in. Oh, well. What do I know? I’m just the mom.

      Reply
  9. Kristin @ A Mom on the Run says

    May 4, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    I don’t understand how he is seven already. Didn’t I just come visit y’all in the hospital last week?!
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    • runswithpugs says

      May 4, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      Pretty much. It’s bizarre. B is next 😀

      Reply
  10. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 18, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    My boys used to play minecraft when it first came out. I’m amazed at how the whole thing has exploded with kids!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Weekend randomsMy Profile

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    • runswithpugs says

      May 18, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      I know! It’s crazy! I mean, it seems to be great for creativity and logic and all that, but could it be any uglier and displeasing to the eye?

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