Milestones:
This guy has had more than a few.
I couldn’t begin to list them all here, and I’m not even going to try.
One or two weeks old – in the NICU
When you start out so tiny, you’re going to have a few more milestones to hit than your average kid.
Two months old – coming home day!
But there eventually comes a time when those big hurdles of the early days are a dim memory.
Six months old – last day on the apnea monitor!
And eventually you’re just a kid.
One year old
Sure, there are still therapy appointments, IFSP’s, and striving to catch up with your peers…
Two-and-a-half year old – first day of preschool
But those are just part of who you are.
And life is good.
Age five – first day of Kindergarten
And you know it.
Happy Birthday, Nicolas.
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March 24, 2010 at 10:04 am
Beth
Oh, Aimee, that was a beautiful and touching post. He is amazing, and he is blessed to have parents as fantastic as you and Jason. Sending so much love to you guys!!!
March 24, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Mom
Oh my, Aimee, you caught me on this one with no tissues close by. I love this post. What a great tribute to the young man Nicholas has become and to the incredible mom you have become. I love you!
March 24, 2010 at 3:45 pm
cristin
Loved this!!!
Happy Birthday Big Guy!!
March 24, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Heather
How sweet!! How exciting to be entering double digits with this special little guy!
March 24, 2010 at 6:40 pm
introvertmom
You made me cry. Meanie.
March 25, 2010 at 9:18 am
Gretchen
What a beautiful post! Happy Birthday Nicolas! I didn’t realize that your guy is the same age as my guy! Aren’t they something?