Wednesday, May 4, 2011

I Remember the Day You Were Born…

It was a sunny day 4 years ago (on April 30)  that little Soren entered the world. At 759am, weighing 8lbs 11oz, slight he was not, but charming from the start. 

On Soren’s birthday, he had a lot of questions about what he was like as a baby. Here is a bit of our back and forth with the questions…

Soren:  Was I little in your belly?

Me: Yes, you were little when you were in my belly, but you did like to spread out a lot and while in my belly, you had your legs and arms spread out straight!  Luckily, I provided a nice big environment for you.

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Soren: Did I come out with my legs straight?

Me: You curled up when you were actually coming out, but that is about the only time  you curled up. Soren, you have taken up a lot of space in a room (both figuratively and literally) since you were born.  Most babies stay curled up in a ball, but not you. You needed your space!

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Soren: Did I cry a lot?

Me: You really didn’t cry much at all until you were about 5 weeks old.  You spent a lot of time sleeping and you started babbling very early. From a few weeks on, we would put you in your seat and you would sit and babble by your self for a long time.  I don’t think you have stopped talking since.

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Soren:  Have I grown up a lot?

Me: Soren, you have grown more than I could have ever imagined. But one this is for sure, your personality has stayed about the same since you were born. You were a silly, fun-loving, loud, crazy baby who took up a lot of space in a room and you are now a silly, fun-loving, loud crazy little boy who takes up a lot of space in a room!

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Happy 4th Birthday Soren!

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