June 13, 1995. At 9:08 a.m. I delivered a sweet, sweet little baby boy. I don't really remember seeing him, though they tell me I did. Colleen told me he was perfect, just small. Dale followed him to the bigger hospital with a NICU. He brought back some pretty sweet videos of my adorable little 3 pounder.
After a 6 1/2 week stay at that fine hotel, we got to bring him home -- my cute, perfect baby. It took a lot of energy to eat, so he often took about 1 1/2 hours to eat. That means he ate about every 1 1/2 hours, 24 hours a day. Eat and poop. That's what babies do best, right?
Today, my sweet, perfect baby turned 16. He's way taller than I am now, but some other things haven't changed. He still eats (nearly 24 hours a day) and poops. In many ways he perfectly fits a couple of definitions I've heard of boys. One is Boy: Noise stretched over an appetite. The other is Boy: Noise with dirt on it. He qualifies on both counts!
There may be some things that don't change, but then again, some things do. He's in the middle of the growth charts now. He's handsome with naturally straight teeth. He's grown into a fine young man. He excels at school. He's kind to others. He has never gotten in trouble with or without his friends! He doesn't ask for much, except food. He's tons of fun to be around. He's still creative and imaginative. He's great! Happy birthday to my absolute favorite son!!!!! I love you!!!
5 comments:
Aaaah memories--Can you believe it has been 16 years! Katelyn will be so happy you didn't post the pictures that makes her look like Amazon woman next to Daniel. How could I have ever known the amazing man that was contained in that three pound body the first time I set eyes on him--obviously NICU docs do--it is why they fight so hard to insure that all those babies have a chance to get their driver's license. Happy Birthday Daniel--we haven't been able to carry the Ussery name forward, but we certainly have preserved the gene pool!
Happy BIrthday Daniel!!
Wow. How time flies. I totally remember the day Daniel was born. He really was such a cute little guy. Ahhh, this post helps me not be so sad that James is going to grow up someday...as long as he follows in his cousins steps and is still sweet to his mama.
Wow. How time flies. I totally remember the day Daniel was born. He really was such a cute little guy. Ahhh, this post helps me not be so sad that James is going to grow up someday...as long as he follows in his cousins steps and is still sweet to his mama.
Happy Birthday, Daniel! I love the pictures and the reminiscing...I read a quote this week that seems to fit well with child raising..."the days are long, but the years are short." Time really does fly by, doesn't it?!
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