Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Happy 8th Birthday, Tommy

Dear Tommy,

“I’m busy, Mom. I’m doing a science experiment.”

These are the words that you uttered to me a few days earlier.

You never fail to amaze me.

I think it was amazing that you decided to put a piece of celery in colored water to see if the celery would change colors (you found out that it did.)



You have done a lot of other interesting things throughout the years.

From jumping off the furniture....



To practicing your sad face....



To playing board games YOUR way.



When you were 5, you were no longer an only child.

You were thrilled when Natalie was a baby....



But a little miffed when she became mobile and started to mess with your things…



Still, you have always been a good big brother….





And you’ve tolerated the fact that she likes to follow you every where.



You’ve also become a good swimmer.



After struggling through baseball, soccer, and basketball you finally seem to have a sport that you enjoy.

I am proud to be your mother.

You are a great kid.



Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

Love,
Mom

And here is a video that I made awhile back that basically sums up Tommy’s life:

60 comments:

  1. What a perfectly beautiful post! Tommy has the perfect Mommy for him! He's a lucky boy!

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  2. Oh Amber! What a perfectly adorable video. It's a wonderful tribute to Tommy and hope.

    CJ still likes strings. And jumpropes. And especially telephone cords.

    I think Tommy chose wisely. He got the himself the perfect mom for him.

    ♥Spot

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  3. Hard to believe he's 8 already!!
    I still remember him as a preschooler!!
    Happy birthday Tommy!

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  4. Happy Birthday Tommy! What a great post to your son.

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  5. Happy Birthday to Tommy. Esp. love that last pic...Daddy's boy!

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  6. Happy Birthday Tommy!!!!

    p.s., Tommy, you have a really cool mom!

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  7. Happy Birthday Tommy! Awesome tribute to all his accomplishments. I believe he'll go far in this world. How can he not with a mother like you. (Hugs)Indigo

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  9. Awwww! Happy birthday to Tommy!!! He's come so far in his life already - he is amazing. PLUS he's adorable. . . 8. Wow! I can't imagine having an 8-year old!!!

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  10. Happy, happy birthday to your little boy!

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  11. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY!
    (Or should I call him Thomas Jr.? Heheheh) Just kidding. He is growing into an amazing young man!

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  12. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY!
    (Or should I call him Thomas Jr.? Heheheh) Just kidding. He is growing into an amazing young man!

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  13. He's definitely a mini-Tom! Happy birthday Tommy!

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  14. Happy Birthday Tommie!! Hope you have a great day!

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  15. Happy Birthday Tommy!! 8 is a great year hope it is fully of wonderful adventures :)

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  16. I love the birthday posts! It's so neat to see kids as they grow and change :)

    Happy Birthday Tommy!

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  17. This was so cute! I hope you let him read it! When he said he was busy doing a science experiment I would have totally been scared lol! Happy birthday Tommy!

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  18. Great video! Happy Birthday Tommy!

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  19. Awww so sweet! Happy birthday Tommy!

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  20. Happy Birthday Tommy! 8, can you believe it. He is a handsome boy and has grown so much. Congratulations to you too, MOM

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  21. Happy Birthday, Tommy! What an adorable little boy!

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  22. my husband is in security forces too!

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  23. Happy 8th Birthday Tommy!!!

    Time flies when you're having fun! Before you know it, you'll be chasing pretty teenage girls away from your very handsome son.

    Enjoy!
    jj

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  24. so sweet. The video gave me tears in my eyes. Hope Tommy is having a wonderful birthday!

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  25. Awwwwww, happy bday to your lil' man. LOVE the Jenga town!

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  26. I love this video...lots of things rang true.

    Aren't you lucky to have each other

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  27. the photo with the red pants and red hat is frame worthy. really nice!

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  28. How sweet! Happy Birthday, Tommy!!

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  29. Happy Birthday Tommy!


    This was such a beautiful post! The video was incredible!

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  30. What a sweet post! Happy Birthday to your little man!

    My kids play with Jenga blocks the same way. Those things provide hours of entertainment dont they?

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  31. i don't even KNOW tommy.. and i think i might have tears in my eyes!!

    happy birthday Tommy!!!!!

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  32. Happy 8th Birthday to such a great kid! I especially love the picture of him practicing his pouty face. :D

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  33. Aw! This is so cute! Your kids are darling! Happy Birthday to Tommy!

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  34. Happy Birthday Tommy!!!!!

    Love the pictures....is that red string attached to ankle??????

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  35. Okay I am putting in an order for one of those videos for each of my kids. That is six. Thank you. The check is in the mail.

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  36. That picture of him holding Natalie is so cute.

    I want to gnaw on those little cheeks.

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  37. Awww Happy Birthday to him! My oldest is turning 8 on Thursday!

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  38. I'm a pretty new follower. your video brought tears to my eyes. it's very touching.

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  39. He makes a ROCKING Jenga Town! Happy Birthday!!!!

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  40. What a beautiful tribute to your son. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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  41. Happy Birthday Tommy!! How great that he's accomplished so much. :)

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  42. Precious video! You have wonderful children. I'm sure they are proud to call you Mom. :)

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  43. Happy Birthday, Tommy! He is such an adorable boy! Amber, I love your photos and the slide show.

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  44. Happy Birthday Tommy.. what a great post and I love the picture of them at Christmas

    One thing I realized is these montages are great but so hard for me since there was no digital when my kids were little.. all that scanning.. lol.

    Love the phil Collins song too.

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  45. awww he is just too cute!!! Happy Birthday to your son!

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  46. Happy Birthday, Tommy! Mommy is SO lucky to have you! And, I must say, You are lucky to have MOMMY!

    This was great, Amber! Brought tears to my eyes!

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  47. Oh - Happy Birthday!

    He is such a handsome little man - thanks for sharing the photos.

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  48. That was a great post, and you can definitely see the love you have for your family when you write about them. Gread video by the way!

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  49. He is adorable...looks very grown up! I love your post dedicated to him and his BD...so very cool mom!

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  50. Happy birthday, Tommy! Amber, I really look forward to your yearly birthday posts. They're so sweet!

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  51. Happy birthday to your boy! He's adorable! Hope he had a fantastic day.

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  52. A very happy birthday and very many very happy more birthdays to Tommy! What a beautiful post.

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  53. What a great tribute! What a great boy! ... Must have a great mom!
    (stopping by from SITS)

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  54. stopping in from SITS...and hapy bday to your little dude! he's so cute! and he really is a great kid! you have a great looking fam there!

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  55. Happy Birthday! What a great Tommy Story! That is awesome!

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