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Five years ago today, I got to hold Johnny for the first time! He wasn’t so sure being born was a good idea, and by the time he showed up he looked and acted about a month old. I wound up with a broken tailbone (fractured, then broken when I unintelligently tried to carry both kids at once about a week later). But one look into those soulfull eyes and it was all worth it!
Johnny has always had a sense of adventure. You don’t see this high chair around on my blog any more, because it’s been banished ever since Johnny mastered the art of climbing up the side and standing on the tray, where he would proudly announce, “Dah!” at around 10 months old. I spent the next three months trying to make sure he wouldn’t climb it, and finally put it away in our shed when the snow melted enough.
Johnny adores music, and he has some talent. He would probably be a violinist (or pianist) by now if I were better at helping him. He’s the little kid who holds every note longer and sings louder (in tune!) than anyone else.
Johnny is very charming, and he loves to make people laugh. He will do just about anything to get somebody to laugh.
He adores his sisters. Lily is his partner in play – often mischievous play.
Anna is Johnny’s princess. He absolutely adores her, and makes page after page of artwork for her – especially in black and white, since I told him that babies like black and white.
Johnny loves Emma. He helps her come up with spelling sentences every week for school, and if he notices that she likes a toy he has or candy he is eating he will give it to her – without her asking.
Happy Birthday, Johnny! I’m so glad I get to be your mom!!!
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Beautiful post! Beautiful son!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Thank you, Kristen!
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What a sweet boy you have! That’s too sweet that he draws in black and white for his little sister. :)
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Happy Birthday Johnny! You’re growing up into such a big boy!
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Wishing Johnny a wonderful birthday — my goodness, he’s growing up fast!! He sounds like such a lovely and caring guy. He must take after his parents. :)
P.S. Didn’t know that he and B share the same birthday. Cool!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 8th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
I had no idea they shared a birthday – how fun! Please tell B happy birthday from us!
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Happy bday Johnny! I’m not surprised that you are musical like your mama! I am so enjoying watching you and your siblings grow up!
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Happy birthday!!! Many returns and may he grow up making you proud!
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What a sweetheart! I can’t believe he’s 5 already!
OUCH about your tailbone. That really hurts!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Yep. Good thing he’s so cute and sweet :)
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What a terrific chronology of photos and description of some of the many things you adore about your son. I can’t help but love him, too!!
Happy birthday, Johnny!
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Nice post sweetie! And happy birthday to Johnny!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:44 pm
Thanks, sweetie! <3
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How sweet!
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What a beautiful boy and a sweet post. Sorry about the tailbone – ouch!! Happy Birthday Johnny!
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Happy Birthday, Johnny!
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Happy Birthday, Johnny!
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What a wonderful post celebrating Johnny! Happy birthday!!
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Happy Birthday, Johnny!
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So sweet! Happy birthday, Johnny!
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I love the picture of him with the violin!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:43 pm
Thanks! He really likes music, and I need to do more with it.
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Happy Birthday Johnny! He seems like such a sweet, kind boy. The pics are precious! He looks a lot like you. :)
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:42 pm
He is very sweet and kind – which makes it a lot of fun to be his mom!
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Happy Birthday Johnny! I love the picture of mischievous play and I love that he helps his sister come up with sentences! What a good brother!
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MaryAnne Reply:
December 11th, 2012 at 8:36 pm
He is a very sweet boy <3
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Happy Birthday, Johnny! What a sweet tribute to an awesome boy!
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Your such a good mom! I love that he plays the violin! Wow! Happy Birthday Johnny!
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