Saturday, May 2, 2009

One year ago.....

A year ago today I was standing over a NICU warmer looking at my new and yet to be named baby boy struggle to breathe. His siblings hadn't seen him and wouldn't for a while and Chris and I were exhausted and scared.



Today, Tristan Karl is peacefully sleeping in his crib after sleeping the night through (\o/) getting up to nurse at 7AM and then going back to sleep. He will wake to a raucous house and be swept into someone's arms within minutes of waking. Yells of "Happy Birthday, Tristan" will ring throughout the house and he will smile. He will smile not because he knows it is his birthday or of the cake and presents to come but because he loves his brothers and sisters and they love him. This year started out rough but oh, what a joy it has been since. He has gotten more attention and cheers for all his firsts then Katie ever did. Being #8 is great!

Today, the only thing in common with May 2nd last year is the exhaustion.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. T. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4 comments:

Carol Pavliska said...

Awww....I remember Mr T was born while we were in the can in California. How fitting that I first heard about his arrival via a blog comment by Katie :).

Kalona said...

Happy Birthday, Tristan! Hugs from one of your cyber-aunties.

Karen said...

Happy Birthday Tristan! And beautifully written Karen :)

Therese said...

happy birthday Tristan.