My Wonder Boy « Sizzle Says

My Wonder Boy

July 30, 2007 at 6:41 am | In family, sentimentality | 19 Comments

Dear Finnster,

A year ago today, I watched you come into this world. Your brave Mom, intent and strong breathing, breathing, breathing through the contractions and your Dad, so proud and encouraging with tears in his eyes, clutching your Mom’s hand as your Grandma paced with worry on the sidelines. You came into this life surrounded by love. We were all so eager to meet you.

Each day is now filled with your growing. The small things are really big things. You stand up on your own and take tentative steps without holding anyone’s hand. You feed yourself, albeit messily. You use your sign language to communicate. You’ve almost mastered waving. You like to put everything in your mouth. Your sweet laugh, toothy smile, and chubby cheeks charm and disarm.

You recognize me now. Each time you reach for me my heart smiles. I’ve never known that feeling. Complete and utter adoration. No matter what. Stinky diaper, fussy fit, waking up just when I think I’ve got you finally back to sleep, smearing avocado on my clean shirt- who cares. You have my unending affection, sweet boy. You light up my every day. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere but here, watching you grow up.

Happy Birthday Finn! I love you.

Love, Aunt Sizz

“Blackbird singing in the dead of night/Take these broken wings and learn to fly/All your life/You were only waiting for this moment to arise/Blackbird singing in the dead of night/Take these sunken eyes and learn to see/All your life/You were only waiting for this moment to be free. . .” -Blackbird, The Beatles

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Happy Birthday Finn! Wow, that year has FLOWN!

Comment by alissa — July 30, 2007 #
Awww, so sweet! Happy Birthday to your nephew!
They really are the best!

Comment by justrun — July 30, 2007 #
Happy Birthday Finn! Wow, I can’t believe it has been a year. They do grow fast, don’t they? (As I’m sure your MOM is telling herself as she looks at her beautiful daughters…)

I’m glad you are so close to him. It has brought you much joy.

Comment by sue — July 30, 2007 #
So so so sweet! Happy birthday, Finn!!

Comment by Bre — July 30, 2007 #
So sweet indeed. Easy to see how you fell in love with him. Happy Birthday, little guy!

Comment by diane — July 30, 2007 #
Aaaaawwwww….he is so adorable.

Comment by The Diva's Thoughts — July 30, 2007 #
How cute is he!

Comment by Airam — July 30, 2007 #
Happy Birthday, Master Finn!

I can’t wait to meet you!

Comment by Mr. Rodacre — July 30, 2007 #
What a lucky little guy he is to have such a cool aunt! Very sweet letter.

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Comment by Black Belt Mama — July 30, 2007 #
I absolutely love being an aunt; it’s been more fun and rewarding than I ever thought was possible.

Happy 1st Finn!

Comment by Becky — July 30, 2007 #
Happy Birthday Finn! And many congrats to the proud aunt! : )

Comment by Jen — July 30, 2007 #
Sniff sniff. You are one rockin’ aunt.

Happy birthday Finn (and you have a rockin’ name too!)

Comment by aimee/greeblemonkey — July 30, 2007 #
Man he’s cute! :)

I understand all of those feelings sooooooo well! Sigh. Nephews… they steal your heart and never give ‘em back.

Comment by Traveling Chica — July 30, 2007 #
He is just TOO cute!!

Enjoy every minute, Siz. They grow up WAY too fast!

Comment by Lisa — July 31, 2007 #
My GOD, that baby is cute! The cheeks! The cheeks!

Comment by Long Story Longer — July 31, 2007 #
You got me all kinds of choked up with this post. What a sweet entry for such a sweet child. I imagine I will be typing a similar story about this time next year. I’m really moved by how much love you have for your nephew. Thanks Sizzle for passing this on.

Comment by egan — July 31, 2007 #
I, like Egan, have tears streaming. Your little Finn is adorable, and oh, such sweet innocence! He’s a beautiful child.

I remember when my first nephew was born. My, how he could tug my heartstrings. I gave him his first few haircuts because only Aunt Dee-Dee could do it!

He was such a sweetheart. Even now, he still is 30 years later. He has his own son, Connor, the “Con Man”. It’s amazing how the circle continues.

Enjoy that little guy, because I swear to you, the time flies by so quickly. All of a sudden, you’ll wonder what happened. How did my little Finn become a man?

Comment by Geeky Tai-Tai — August 1, 2007 #
happy belated birthday finn, you chewable little man!

Comment by gorillabuns — August 1, 2007 #
Belated good wishes from LVGurl clan, as well!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FINN!!

It’s so fun to watch him grow and read the loving words you write about him.

Comment by LVGurl — August 3, 2007 #