The Big O is thirteen years old today, and it'd be impossible to write anything over than cliche to describe what being the mama of the last child, the baby, to turn out of childhood into teenagerdom is like. As you can see, Oliver got a Japanese saw and a huge Simpson's Lego set. We ate donuts this morning, and he is going with two friends, his father, brother and Uncle to the Dodgers game this afternoon. Sophie and I will be staying at home, me to bake a cake for Oliver and Sophie to rest after a sort of harrowing week of being weaned a bit more from Onfi.
I will post photos later. For now, can I tell you how blessed I am to be this boy's mother? How he keeps me on my toes and wows me every single day with his unique charm and intelligence? How the moment I held him to me, thirteen years ago, he's been my dessert, the sweet and perfect finish to the meal.
Happy Birthday, Oliver!
Your dessert - how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Oliver!!
Happy birthday Oliver!! I think you are awesome and wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful dessert! Happy birthday to Oliver.
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ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Olive. Happy celebration, Elizabeth. Oliver, I hope you keep having a lemonade stand until you are in your dotage. It is a fine calling and the world needs all the sweetness it can get. Enjoy your baseball game and your cake. xo
ReplyDeleteHappy, Happy Birthday, Dear Oliver ! You inspire me with your great entrepreneurial spirit. I think you'll probably be a millionaire when you are grown up and help a lot of people!
ReplyDeleteI have a Japanese saw too, and I love it. It's my favorite tool. Just remember - grip it softly and don't exert too much pressure. The Japanese masters hold it between two fingers and use little pressure - they let the saw do the work. It's the best saw out there - great birthday present!!
A delightful post! Congrats to Oliver for reaching this milestone. Your love for him is inspirational. Enjoy your after-game celebrations!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your sweet, witty son! And, as I probably won't be online tomorrow, have a lovely Mother's Day, my friend. Sending hugs across the ether!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, Oliver! (What does one DO with a Japanese saw?)
ReplyDeleteOliver brings joy to me. This is just the truth. As do all of your children. Watching them grow up, seeing them as they live their lives- I don't know, Elizabeth. Just makes me happy.
ReplyDeleteI feel like an old auntie down the street. Wish I could make Oliver cookies for his birthday. Wish I could tell him in person, "My, aren't you growing up good?" Wish I could hug his mama, tell her what a fine mother she is.
Happy Birthday, Oliver. I enjoy reading about your pursuits.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love this. Happy, happy day to you all.
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