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Did it really happen six years ago? It feels like I blinked – and BOOM! – Ryder will be six this weekend. My tiny little baby – born at exactly 37 weeks, singing his way into the world with a raspy, soft cry that tugged at my heart.
As we doted on him in the hospital, I turned to my husband and asked,
“So, what did you get me?”
“Get you?” he repeated, confused.
“You know, for Mother’s Day” I replied with a smile.
We both grinned at each other, because it didn’t need to be said; we both knew that this tiny little baby was the best Mother’s Day gift I could have ever asked for.
Today, to celebrate my first true love, I’m throwing back to the summer of 2010, when Ryder was a boisterous, curious and mischievous 2-year old, the very definition of terrible two’s. But c’mon, look at that sweet little cherubic face – I could never be mad at him for long.
This weekend, we’ll toast to Ryder’s 6th birthday and Mother’s Day. And if I think about it, we can’t have one without the other, can we?
Oh .. that boy is going to be a heartbreaker!! Happy Birthday Mr Ryder! Happy Mother’s Day to you Lena!
Thank you Darlene!
What a beautiful photo of a gorgeous little boy! Happy Birthday Ryder and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thank you so much Yash! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!
Such a cutie!
:) Thanks Heather!
great photo
Thanks Mr. Disco!
What an adorable pic – those eyes – that cute dimpled chin! Happy 6th Birthday Ryder!
Thank you Zeba! xx
Happy Birthday to your little boy! My eldest is turning 30 in June and I have no idea how it happened; its like I blinked and she grew up.
Oh wow, 30! Congrats and thank you!
He is a cutie! Happy Birthday Ryder!
Thanks Judy!
What a cutie! And a fabulous mother’s day present to boot!
I agree! Thank you Sarah!
A great present for Mother’s Day. Happy b-day Ryder and hope you have a great Mother’s Day Lena. I am sure the present he gets you will be a practical one given your preferences that way. My Mom used to say that if we gave her anything too practical such as pots and pans she would throw them at us (she was only kidding -I think!). She wanted something that pampered her (like a lovely purse, pretty jewellery, perfume) since she never spent money on herself and I must say that I totally agree with that too. Hope all the mothers on the site get some pampering (or practical things if that is what they want).
Thank you Shelley! Hope you spoil your mom!
Good looking kid! Love you Ryder and Mommy
xoxo
You have one good looking kid Lena. Happy birthday Ryder when it comes.
Thank you so much Tricha!
Such a cute little guy! Happy Birthday Ryder!
Thank you Marissa!
Awww! Happy birthday to Ryder, and Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Thanks Nicole!
What a gorgeous photo! :) Happy birthday, Ryder!
Thank you Soozle!
What a handsome little guy. Happy birthday to the little one and Happy Mother’s day to you.
Thank you so much Florence!
What a beautiful sentiment. I hope you both have a very special weekend celebrating together.
We are having a wonderful weekend, thank you!
WOw! Adorable.. What a cutie…
Thanks Darrah :)
So adorable
Thank you Chandra :)
Happy birthday to Ryder and Happy Mother’s Day to you Lena !
Lots of May birthdays !! Wonder what was “up” in August LOL (oh, my, now THAT can be taken a lot of ways *giggle*)
My second granddaughter had her 5th birthday on the 8th, my oldest granddaughter will be 13 on the 14th, and my oldest grandson will be 14 on the 26th.
Happy to hear that May is filled with birthdays for you too!
Awwe he has beautiful eyes! Happy birthday :)
Thank you Jaime!
Wow such a handsome little man!! Happy Birthday Ryder!! and Happy Mothers Day Lena!! wishing your family an excellent weekend!
Thank you Lynda – same to you and your family!
Happy Mothers Day!
Thank you Jaime! Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in your life!
what a little cutie ! It surprises me often how old my kids are.. how could this be ? How could the time fly by so fast ! Love them so much !
Aw, that’s so sweet! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
Ryder is so photogenic! Happy Mother’s Day, Lena, and happy birthday to Ryder!
Thank you so much Victoria!
ummm…still waiting for my framed edition of this beauty…is and always will be my favourite picture of my little man.
Ugh, you know I’m bad at this stuff. Let me get my butt in gear :)
What a special gift to receive for Mother’s Day :)
And your little guys is SUPER cute — he’ll be a heartbreaker for sure!
Aw, thank you Angela!
My what a sweet looking boy. And yes, he is definitely the best Mother’s Day gift you could ever receive :)
Thank you Melinda :)
What a handsome boy! He looks like he’s a sweetheart!
Thanks Heidi!
awww, such a sweet pic!
Thanks Nicky!
cute pic
Time really DOES fly and looking into those dreamy eyes of your little sweetie must be surreal!
What a beautiful photo of a handsome little boy!