Happy Birthday Cutie E

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Surfer Baby at 3 days

One year ago we were in Hawaii.   I was at the hospital with Holly and Dreyton as they welcomed their sweet little boy to the family. I remember loving him immediately. I remember how strong our daughter was.  I remember how hard and long she worked to get him here.  Being in the room as Cutie E entered the world was more of a spiritual experience than I imagined it would be.  This experience has left a big imprint on my heart.

Shortly after, I flew home to prepare for a big move and to close out my teaching career. During that time my daughter called daily so I could talk to E.  I missed him, but wanted him to know that I wasn’t too far away even though the miles said differently.  

At 3 1/2 months old I  joined E and his parents in Hawaii to move to DC. Over the last 81/2 months I have formed a very special bond with Cutie E. We laugh, play, buzz our lips, share zerberts, snuggle before naps, sing and dance. Our favorite times are stroller rides, counting snaps, nose beep beeps, reading stories and sockie removals. I get to do these things every day. 

Now he is one. It has been a full year since he arrived.  

Turtle Time

Cutie E has met all the milestones you expect the first year.  The one I have enjoyed the most is the development of his personality.  He is independent, but wants to know you are close.  He loves to laugh and will laugh just because you are.  He loves to discover how things work, destroy block towers, climb up the stairs then slide down them.  Following or crawling over the dogs is one of his favorite activities.  He enjoys  playing peek-a-boo and music time with Grandpa.  He is very interested in what you are doing whether its cooking, working or doing crafts.  One of his favorite accomplishments finding the tv remote, he is so proud of himself when he turns on the tv.  Recently he has learned to love helping to vacuum the carpets.  This little dude is very entertaining.

To celebrate our wonderful grandson we headed to the zoo. He tried to get the Prairie Dogs to come up, but they refused.  While the animals were entertaining, he was much more fun to watch.  He banged on the glass, tried to climb the glass, babbled at the animals and squealed when they moved.

I love this little guy with all my heart. No matter how much I miss home, family, friends and teaching my love for Cutie E and his little brother surpasses all of that.  Sean and I have a wonderful life.  We get to be with our grandsons every day. 

Happy 1st Birthday Cutie E, Grammy & Pops love you whole bunches!