July 10, 2009

seven on seven ten

When I was pregnant with you I ate green grapes and celery. Lots of celery.

We bought a new car right before you were born. And I remember that because right afterward we went to the mall so I could get a new pair of shoes. (Daddy got a new car = Mommy got new shoes. It was a fair trade to me!)
And then I think we went to meet friends and saw one of the Star Wars movies. I don't remember which one- they were all the same and I'm sure I could look it up but I'm not kidding anyone here.

I think we were most surprised with you, out of all our babies, because you were a whopper at almost 10 lbs. Especially since the Dr. guessed you were about 7lbs less than 24 hours before.

You broke your collar bone coming out and I'm pretty sure this will be a story you'll tell often someday.
You've taught me recently that if I make peanut-butter sandwiches or mashed potatoes (or both if it's a banner day) then I am the Best Mommy In The Whole World.

(The secret is that it's not the making of those things, it's the knowing that those things mean so much to you.)



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40 comments:

Equidae said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CARTER ! lovely post for him to read :) and appreciate when he gets older

Sarah @ BecomingSarah.com said...

Happy birthday, Carter!! What a handsome boy =)

Katina said...

So sweet. What a good mama. Happy birthday, Carter!

designHER Momma said...

Big Happy Birthday to Carter!

Mommy Mo said...

Happy Birthday Carter. What a way tith wods your mommy has.

se7en said...

Oh cute! Happy Birthday... I love a man who knows what he likes and how to get it - even if he is only se7en!!!

Steph at Problem Solvin' Mom said...

What a sweet, infectious grin! Happy Birthday, Carter! :)

Miche said...

Happy Birthday, Carter!!

Jane - Mom Generations said...

What a sweet birthday boy! July 10th is a special day for a birthday - it's my big brother's birthday, too! I hope both he and Carter have a magical day!

Lu said...

Loved LOVED the post! What a sweet post!!!

~Rhen @yestheyareallmine said...

Awwwww, happy birthday Carter!

Stef said...

This made me tear up. That's why you're an amazing blogger too!

Happy Birthday big guy. :)

Musings of a Housewife said...

Awwww, Happy Birthday, Carter!

Kari said...

Happy Birthday, Carter! Hope you have a great day!

Lenae said...

Peanut butter sandwiches and mashed potatoes make my day too :) Happy Birthday to your little boy!

cassie said...

I teared up a little on this post! I am such a sap! Happy Birthday Carter! (p.s he shares a birthday with extraordinary's little girl)

Tracey - Just Another Mommy Blog said...

Happy Birthday, Carter!

Mimi's Toes said...

Happy Birthday to my precious Carter Man. I love this picture so much. He is one of a kind for sure. Check out my post today.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Carter Bear . . . we love you here in Louisiana! You are a handsome little guy and wish I could be there to give you a BIG HUG today on your birthday!
Love,
Aunt Diane

Tina said...

Happy Birthday Carter :)

casual friday every day said...

Happy birthday to Carter! Such a cute little bugaboo he is.

Nell

amy said...

Happy Birthday, Carter! What a smile :)

4 Little Men and Girly Twins said...

happy birthday carter! I hope we get to meet your handsome boys on our way back home. I know my boys would love it! :)

britt

Haley said...

Happy Birthday Carter! :-)

Great photo too!

Lisa said...

Such a handsome boy! Happy Birthday, Carter.

The Mama - aka Heather said...

Huge birthday wishes to Carter! Hope he gets all the mash and pb&j he can handle!

willblogforshoes said...

Happy Birthday Carter! What a handsome dude!

Corinne said...

Happy Birthday to Carter :)

Amber said...

Aw, so sweet.

Happy birthday to the 7-year-old!

Amy @ Six Flower Mom said...

Happy Birthday! How sweet the memories are!

Crooked Eyebrow said...

Happy Birthday Carter!

what a sweet post.

Mommy In Pink said...

What a cutie! Happy Birthday!

To Think is to Create said...

That picture is serious punch material.

Elaine A. said...

Peanut butter & mashed potatoes are definitely on the top of my list too. What a handsome guy. Happy Birthday to him! : )

H F W said...

Aww, happy birthday to Carter. Isn't it funny the things we remember?

Kate said...

Hope he had a wonderful day! What a great mama you are! :)

Amy from Occupation: Mommy said...

Hey, my daughter turned 7 on 7/10, too! A great day for a birthday! Although she was nowhere near 10 lbs at birth. She only weighed 6lbs 13oz even though she was 9 days late. What a sweet picture of your little man.

Stefany said...

Happy birthday Carter!

Angie said...

Happy birthday!! :)

Stephanie said...

Such a handsome boy!

P.S. He has good taste. I love peanut butter sandwiches and mashed potatoes too. :)

 
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