It Was the Happiest of Birthdays

We had the Round Up Gang waiting on the couch for Micah when he woke up in the morning, balloons on the floor, and our Happy Birthday banner hung in the kitchen. When Micah went downstairs, it was evident that something fun was going on. I followed him down, gave him a hug and a kiss, and said, "happy birthday, Micah! It's your birthday today!" The look on his face was something that I want to remember forever. His eyes lit up, he looked up at me to be sure that he heard correctly, looked at the Happy Birthday banner, back at me, and grinned from ear to ear. He understood that it was HIS birthday. Another intangible that he was able to grasp. It was a huge moment, and I got to witness it. That was his gift to me on his 8th birthday. Our gift to him was a pair of Buzz wings. He was equally thrilled.

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12 comments:

Bluepaintred said...

It's amazing to see the progress he has made from when I first started reading until now. You are so lucky to have him in your lives <3

Happy birthday Micah.

Roo's Mom said...

Is today Micah's birthday, March 3rd? My Roo's b-day is today and she is 8 years old too! She had a great day too. Happy Birthday to your gorgeous son!

Karen said...

Roo's Mom - Happy birthday to Roo! Yes, Micah's birthday is the 3rd as well.

Burgh Baby said...

I am so glad he had a great one, and that HE KNEW he was having a great one!

Carol N. said...

Awesome! To infinity Micah, and BEYOND thrilled to imagine the look on his sweet face.

Flea said...

To infinity and beyond!!!

HalfAsstic.com said...

To Infinity and Beyond!!!
Go Micah!

Karen Deborah said...

those pictures are so CUTE!! Micah has come a long way. I can't believe I have been reading your blog for 3 years already. doesn't seem possible.

Melissa said...

Happy birthday, Micah!

Melissa said...

Happy birthday, Micah!

Melissa said...

Happy birthday, Micah!

Anonymous said...

Those pictures are just perfect! I cannot believe he is 8-years-old! (Which is, of course, easy to say because he isn't my 8-year-old . . . I still have a few more years to go!) I am so glad that he had such a terrific day!