It all began when they handed you to me in the hospital; a burrito is what first came to mind.
How did they wrap you up like a burrito?
Was I supposed to be able to wrap you up like a burrito?
I had no idea what to do with a live, wet burrito.
Was there a burrito class?
Why am I thinking about food at a time like this? I now own a burrito?!
It became painfully clear you had very few, very acute needs. Eat. Burp. Sleep. Poop. Cry.
Cycle and repeat 12 times a day.
But it was your food fixation, that really, really, was your THING. From very early on, you liked to eat. A lot.
I mean, you were fun…as long as the food was in steady supply.
It wasn’t long before the double chin reared its little head.
And then the baby boobies showed up…
And you started getting fatter…
I wasn’t kidding when I said fatter…
In monumental proportions…
EVERYWHERE!
So I kept feeding you…
And you kept eating…
And you were happy.
But inevitably you would cry again…
So I fed you some more…
And you were happy…
And sometimes you stayed happy…
But then you would cry again…
So I fed you some more.
Birthday’s came and went.
You got stronger (from all the food).
And curious.
And Harry Potterish.
And very official.
And studious.
And interested in everything.
And today…EIGHT YEARS into the experiment…things are going well…Happy Birthday…you’ve turned out well and I am so proud.
I wish I could still wrap you up like a burrito…now, I know how.
I love you….Mom.
Jenni in KS says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:45 amHappy birthday to your boy! He turned out quite handsome! Of course, he was cute as a little chunker, too. Looking at my kids, you’d never know they once had those same thigh rolls:o)
I can’t believe how good you look in that first photo. Are you wearing makeup? I have some pictures like that, but I think I’d be afraid to post them on the web. I did not have it quite so together.
Mental P Mama says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:52 amThat is one precious burrito you got there, Mom. Happy, happy brithday to a handsome young man! xoxo, Mental P Mama
Chelsea/PB&J In A Bowl says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 12:40 pmHappy Birthday to you young man! I loved seeing all of those pictures. He sure was a cute baby, and is now so grown up. It’s crazy how time flies, huh?
Asthmagirl says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 12:49 pmWhat a chub he was. Those cheeks were just precious! And the thunder thighs were awesome! And you my dear, lovely! You have really great eyes!
Happy birthday to your future grape planter! Don’t you just love watching them grow?
candyce says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1:06 pmthis is the sweetest entry. 🙂
i love the photo progression and what a cutie your son is!
🙂
Andi Sexton (rrlscrapgal) says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1:23 pmSuch a beautiful post!!! Perfect for a sweet scrapbook (go for it!)…
Jessica says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 1:45 pmHappy birthday dude! That is such a cute post. I love the pictures!
The Casual Perfectionist says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 2:32 pmThose photos are great! Happy Birthday to the Birthday Boy!!
Harmony says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 3:11 pmMy best wishes to the Birthday Boy! Great post!
krysta says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 3:19 pmHappy Birthday to the burrito boy!
Maggie, dammit says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 4:04 pmAwwwww!! It makes all those boogers worth it, doesn’t it? Happy happy happy birthday to all of you.
Oenophilus says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 4:21 pmWay to make me tear up as I first sit at my computer this morning. Thanks, Cathy! You and he must be very proud of each other. Happy B-day!
Jennifer says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 5:43 pmThis was so sweet. My daughter is going to be 13 this fall and I have no idea how I’m going to handle it. I’m so not ready for a teenager.:)
Krissy says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 9:05 pmHow sweet! I had tears because I went down memory lane myself. So sweet!
Mama DB says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 9:06 pmLove this! Happy birthday to your boy. I do have to admit that those chubby little baby legs just made my uterus skip a beat.
Vonda says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:11 pmVery sweet….they do indeed grow up way too soon.
swirlingnotions says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:30 pmOK, you had me all teared up with this one. Funnily enough, we have a little flower towel–one of those hoodie ones–for my daughter, and whenever we roll her up in it and wrap the blossom around her head, we always joke that she’s our “flower burrito.” I figured you, of all people, would get a chuckle out of that.
Cara says
Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:49 pmAww your boy is soo adorable, and this was truly a great post! 🙂
Daisy says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 1:04 amI found your website via Pioneer Woman’s. I love your birthday picture story! Great narrative! I’m excited to look through your recipes, too. Thanks for sharing!!
pam says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 1:16 amWhat a cutie!
ALF says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 1:24 amvery cool – he’s so cute.
There’s nothing saying you shouldn’t wrap him up like a burrito now.
amy says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 2:57 amLoved this! What an awesome tribute to your little man and great pics! Hope he has a fab bday!
Liz C. says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 2:14 pmThose pictures are too precious. What an adorable, funny baby he was! He will grow to be a good man. I see it in his eyes & his smile.
KathyLikesPink says
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 3:17 pmA very handsome young man!
LOVE the baby pictures!!!
Happy Birthday son of Noble Pig and Wild Boar!
jennyonthespot says
Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 5:03 amWhat a handsome little man! My oldest is eight, but not for long… it’s amazing how fast it goes!
Choosy Beggar Tina says
Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 4:13 pmWhat a darling little man. I love how his expressions in some of the pictures look so startlingly much like you in the top where you’re holding your little bundle of love.
Man, darnit, reading posts like this make me get warm fuzzy maternal juices flowing that I didn’t know I had!!!