Tuesday, January 12, 2010

3rd Birthday!

We've kept him alive.

That's what I joked when JD turned 1. Then 2. We've made it.

We have been struck neither by life-threatening illness nor by mortal injury. He's had fevers and his feet burned. He's accumulated scrapes, bumps, and bruises. He's driven me to the point of insanity and forgetting my sense of right-and-wrong.

But we've worked through it all.

JD is 3!

When he and Toodles woke up, I went in and asked, "What do you want to eat?" to which he replied, "Doughnuts." "Well, I don't have doughnuts, but how about pancakes?" "Doughnuts and pancakes!" Sigh.

So I changed Toodles, then JD and I took a shower because I couldn't remember the last time he took one; 45 minutes later, we were out the door.

To Jewel for the doughnut (Dunkin' is just a bit closer, but doughnuts at Jewel are only $0.59.

Then we walked to Sam & George's Restaurant and had pancakes and bacon, his favorite breakfast. We are regulars there, so they know us. When he was done, they gave him a little ice cream sundae with a candle and sang "Happy Birthday."

Now my babysitter is here and I should be writing this during nap instead of wasting valuable babysitting time!

18 comments:

  1. what's up? I did just check out your blog, and its nothing short of brilliant. Okay. Am also a blogger, and you can follow me on: www. biloetry.blogspot.com Cheers. thanks.

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  2. Dang, u are a good Daddy.... and smart, in the old days I wouldn't think to get a sitter so I could have 'me' time...not bright huh? lol...btw is that restaurant anywhere near Roger's Park? my mom was born and raised in Chi town..

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  3. Happy Birthday to your son! Glad to see you've had a good day! [=

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  4. Dear Chicago Dad,

    Today my husband and I celebrated my mom's 87th bd. We celebrated by fixing her a very special breakfast here in our home. She said, "This is my very best birthday ever!" I hope your son's BD was his very best ever too, with many more to come.

    Blessings,
    Rose

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  5. Happy Birthday JD!
    I'm your newest follower.. Loved ur blog!

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  6. I just stumbled on this blog and haven't read much yet, but I like your style. Wow! You have a lot of followers. I may have to check back from time to time.

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  7. I was just browsing blogs and noticed your comment on not using names in your blog. I just recently posted my thoughts on family pictures on blogs because I'm a new mommy and protective, I didn't agree with people putting pics of their little ones online, then someone made the comment that many parents change names or don't put names on there at all. I think that is very wise. I think you've got it right. If people are going to post pics of their family the should bewise about it. Good work.

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  8. very cute blog, and the baby is sooooooooo cute, :)
    Let me know when you post your next blog

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  9. happy birthday JD..... ur dad has had tough time keeping u alive ... hahaha!!...lolz

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  10. Hi... nice to meet you.. the baby so cute!!!

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  11. I love babies! ;)
    Happy birthday 2 ur son.
    You can visit my blog: www.deadcandles.blogspot.com

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  12. Cruising blogland....and had to stop as my grandmother's 93 birthday was the 12th as well. (chuckle) She wanted greek pizza for dinner--rock on. (she didn't even have to take her teeth out!) lol I'm amazed at some of the stories she tells me...and a bit awed when I think about how much our children are going to live to see. Cheers to donuts & pancakes!

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  13. nice. happy birthday to the little one. my boys are 5 and 7 so they keep me pretty busy...somedays i wonder how we made it this far...usually those days we are in the ER after a scooter sccident or...they keep it fun!

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  14. Just want to say that I have enjoyed reading your blog. I only just discovered it, but I think its awesome that you are a stay-at-home dad.

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  15. I think this blog is wonderful and very much agree with not using names. Way to go Dad!

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  16. Keeping them alive is all part of the game. My kid has put a hole in the top of his head, broken his finger and his foot through the years. You will survive...this too shall pass :)

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  17. happy birthday JD from out of town cousins!

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