Saturday

A Noise with Dirt on It: My Son



Happy Birthday, my sweet six year old boy!

Today you asked me if I was sad that you were growing up.

"No, not sad.  I just think there are some things you won't want to do anymore as you get older . . . "

"Like what?" you asked.

So, I told you.  

And you promised to always:
  • Crawl into my lap and let me sniff your neck, even when you are 6'1
  • Hug me at school in front of your cool friends
  • Tell me I'm prettier without makeup
  • Live with me forever (I may regret this one. . . )
  • Always be my little boy
Happy Birthday, honey.  I love you.

And .......................

Later today at your Nerf party, I will be using one of these-


to get you!  Watch your back!

Down here in good ol' Texas, we teach 'em young!

Yeah, we are THAT family!

33 comments:

Curiosity Killer said...

Your son is lucky to have you as his mom.

Happy birthday to your little one!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to him!!

Dawn said...

Happy birthday, big 6 year old!

Good job training them young. Soon, you can advance to the BB gun!!!

Vintage Dutch Girl said...

A Nerf party sounds like so much fun! File that little piece of info away for 4 years...

twin power mommy ♥ said...

Happy birthday big boy!
What a load of nerf ammo you have! Looks like tremendous fun.

You cracked me up when you commented that you wanted to sniff my son's neck after watching his whistling video. now i understand your comment.
It's a "snuggle" thing...
(yeah, always been accused of being a blond dyed brown)

Liza on Maui said...

Happy Birthday Big Boy (OK, little big boy...) OK, maybe happy 6th birthday would be better...

You are having a NERF BIRTHDAY PARTY??? We did this with my 10 yr old son on his 10th birthday and they had soooo much fun! I'm sure you too will have so much fun!

Liza on Maui said...

Oh here's link to G's Nerf Birthday:

http://www.lizas-eyeview.com/2007/07/nerf-gun-party.html

Anonymous said...

can i ever relate to this post! i am forever asking my son the same type of questions. my son will be turning 6 in july and i am already mourning the end of his babyness. a nerf party - that sounds perfect for a little boy! hope he has a great time.

marky said...

Happy Birthday Boy!!!
Nerf Party.. sounds like great fun!!

Anonymous said...

What a sweetie!! Happy Birthday to your son. Enjoy every minute!

Karen said...

That party looks like fun! What a great idea - we may have to steal it this summer.

Anonymous said...

Another neck sniffer huh? Me too. And I hope he'll keep all his promises to you. Boys are much better at keeping those kind than girls!

Have a super party!

Dawn @ simply transparent said...

Happy B~Day MOM!

Your "that" mom who did the hard work..Yes it's your day also!

Have fun!

Tonya said...

Happy Birthday to your son! And birthing day to you :) We have a birthday in my house today too. He is 3 though.

The Maid said...

You haven't lived until you are minding your own business and you get a nerf dart right between the eyes. Yep...WE are THAT family!

:) Love the photos of the ammo! You are a riot!

The Maid

Darla said...

I love that list!

Happy birthday Mr Six.

Growin' with it said...

what a FUN mom, happy bday to your little guy!

Robin said...

Sounds like a fun party. Can we come?!
Don't believe those promises. My 6'1" son hardly lets me touch him anymore! Luckily I still have a 6 year old who likes to cuddle.

Anonymous said...

I love how you described him as a noise with dirt. Yup, yup. :)

Have a happy birthday party!!!

Tracy DeLuca said...

Happy Bday and have fun!!!!!

Anonymous said...

My youngest just turned 6. I had a much harder time with that than when I turned 40!

World's Greatest Mommy said...

Super sweet, and Happy Birthday to him.

My little five-year-old turns six in two weeks. I'm not ready. Maybe nerf warfare would help.

Petula said...

Sweet. Happy 6th birthday!

Happy Mommy said...

Happy Birthday to your Sweet Boy!!!
What a great party idea! Have a wonderful day!

Valarie Lea said...

Happy Birthday!!!!! You picked a good month to come into this world. And a nerf party how cool is that. :)

Heather J. said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to the big boy! My little one turns 2 today!

Anonymous said...

That is RAD! I want to have that borthday party as an adult.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday to the Big Sixer -- looks like your day was great!

Bahama Shores Mama said...

Happy Birthday! The nerf party seems like such fun!

Jamie said...

He is so stinkin' adorable! And, a nerf party, how cool is that!?!?!

Unknown said...

How sweet! Happy Birthday!

And I've made all four of mine promise to never leave me, and the oldest two have. I'm so sad. Why can't kids keep their promises????

Anonymous said...

hey..happy bday to your boy! he is so lucky to have you for a mom. :)