Quick, what were you doing on the morning of October 29, 1999?
I was resting in bed, with a delicious 9#6oz. Marty snuggled up beside me. In that picture I am on top of the world and beyond exhausted.
Seven years later he is a kind-hearted and generous kid who plays a mean air guitar. To the scrum of life with four boys he brings a welcome measure of patience and sensitivity.
Last night I was tucking him in and I said, "This is your last night as a six-year-old." He said, "I'm nervous about being seven. It's the age of reason." I kissed him and said, "Reason is a gift. And you'll be a great seven-year-old."
That's Marty all over: thoughtful, a little worried. But this is Marty too, laughing in a summer rainstorm as his big brother splashes in a puddle. "I love rain," he says, dripping wet.
Now I need to stop writing about him because I have a cake to bake, and seven candles to put on top.
I hope he has a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Lisa C. | October 29, 2006 at 03:51 PM
You know, the age of reason is *approximately* seven, but varies from child to child. I think a six-year-old who is concerned about the responsibilities accompanying the age of reason has probably already reached it. (grin)
Happy birthday to Marty!
Posted by: Arwen | October 29, 2006 at 05:41 PM
Happy Birthday! "an age of reason" :D
I will have a seven year old in a little over a month.
Posted by: Amie | October 29, 2006 at 05:42 PM
Happy birthday!
Since the calender says it was a Monday, I was probably homeschooling my then 6yo and trying to keep my 3 yo from bugging him too much. He was *very* serious about school, LOL. Still is.
Posted by: Tracy | October 29, 2006 at 07:14 PM
I meant that it was a Friday. Tomorrow is Monday. Monday has reached out from tomorrow and turned my brain to mush already. Happy Sunday birthday today....
Posted by: Tracy | October 29, 2006 at 07:15 PM
Mmm, those first moments with the first baby - doesn't it almost take your breath away to look at the pics?
Posted by: clearlydistracted | October 29, 2006 at 09:13 PM
What a smart and lovely boy he is.
Posted by: Moxie | November 01, 2006 at 10:15 PM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Jody | November 03, 2006 at 10:14 AM
What an insightful comment for a seven-year-old...
Manboys are such a gift.
Hh
Posted by: Hannah | November 17, 2006 at 02:29 PM