Today, my sweet soulful tortured artist clone of mine, middle child, turns 5.
Just five short (and very long) years ago he was born at home in the water, the most peaceful labor and birth ever. He’s a big brother and a little brother, and embraces all the angst and excitement that those roles encompass. He asks me things like “why does that beetle look so sad?” and “what is sin?“. He makes me press further into my heart to answer all his many searching life questions.
So, what does your birthday look like when your uncle is getting married on the same day and you and your whole family are in the wedding? It’s low key, it’s in a hotel room and it means your birthday lasts a whole week to make up for it, and the special-ness is spread out every day.
Allergic to cake, my boy gets melon and popsicles while we sing to him. Of course, the song is the birthday song from Disney’s Imagination Movers instead of the traditional birthday song, because we are rebels like that.
Happy birthday Jamie! The world is more intense and more beautiful and more fun, with you in it.
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It sounds like your day is already beautiful, but I hope it only becomes more so!
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Happy Happy Birthday Jamie!! 5 years old, WOW!
Beautiful as always Arianne.
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Wooo! Happy birthday Jamie! I LOVE the pictures…
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My oldest daughter turns 5 in December, it's a magical year isn't it? She never ceases to amaze me with the questions she asks either. I know she gets it from me too. I drove my Mother nuts with all my deep thought questions all the time. She used to say, “Tonia I just don't have time for all your questions!” Alas…..Motherhood!
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Have a fabulous birthday celebration! Noah had “special Popsicles” for his 5th birthday, too! What a great year it will be.
Steph
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you really have an eye for photography. i just love the filters in these photos. they are BEAUTIFUL!!
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Happy Birthday little guy! Sounds like a great party.
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Mine turned 5 on Wednesday. I think you deserve a happy birthday mama. It takes a lot to make it to year 5 on your end too!
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Awesome photos! I hope he had a great day/week! ;o)
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Arianne, he is a beautiful boy! I am glad you could make the best of the day! We always have birthday weeks around here. It is so fun like that!
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Those EYES!!! Oh my goodness, Ari. he is so beautiful. And happy Mama day to you.:)
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Awww – so cute! Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday to your Jamie! My own Jamie turned 5 in December
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Oh my goodness, look at those EYES! What a beautiful child. Hope he has a great birthday!
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Happy Birthday to your 5-year-old. He has amazing eyes and it sounds like he has a gentle spirit.
P.S. I didn't know you had a home birth. That's awesome. Did you birth all three of your boys at home?
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Let me just say…. the photos you post are the most incredible photos in the world. Look at his eyes. Gorgeous. I hope her had an amazing birthday… especially on the trip. You're an incredible mother… and just amaze and dazzle me everyday. xo
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Happy Birthday!
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