Happy Birthday, sweet Richard!

March 31, 2011

March 30, 2012

The Birthday Week Kickoff!

Richard held court at the Southern Ladies Social Club's monthly lunch. He was the guest of honor for his upcoming birthday.

 Auntie J gave him a Bullseye Rocking Horse.

It's a big hit! Good thing his birthday is coming up because I think he needs a few more toys ;)

He is practicing for Auntie Ouizer's Kentucky Derby Party

Richard's cousin M is going to make him an Otter cake for the big day

The otters were his favorite part of visiting the NC Aquarium back in October.

This year has gone so fast. I know it's a cliche, but it's true. Happy Birthday week, my little buddy!

Sweet Child of Mine

I took Richard to the local elementary school's book fair today. I was signed in by the lovely wife of a schoolmate of mine. Found out another schoolmate was working in the office today. Great to see her. Then I got to the library. Kids were going through one by one. Very encouraging to see them wanting to buy books. I made my choices for my boy and stood in line to pay. A lady in the library looked at Richard and asked, "does he have a brother here at school". I said, "No, he is an only child." She then asked, "Whose child is he?" I said, "I'm sorry". Thought I had not heard her correctly. She repeated, "Whose child is he?".

All I could think to say was "He is mine".

This is on top of being referred to as Richard's "Grandma" this week at the grocery store.

I suppose things could be worse...

Nature Boy

March weather has been crazy. Earlier in the month, Richard got to see snow falling for the first time. It was brief and melted almost immediately, but he was fascinated.

Next thing you know, it's so nice we decided to go for a walk. We picked daffodils. They are Mama's favorite.

Then, on St. Patrick's Day, Hunter decided to do some work outside. It's his favorite thing to do. And last summer he had to curtail his outdoor activities to help with the little guy. I had stuff to do inside, so I said, "take him outside with you." So, we strapped Richard on Hunter's back and away they went for about an hour and a half.

I thought the baby would be miserable. But, he was actually laughing when Hunter was raking the leaves. He couldn't stop watching Daddy rake. So cute!

On the adoption front, we got an email from our social worker that all the final paperwork had been filed with our local court and should be finalized before Richard's first birthday on March 30th.

And the birthday countdown begins!!