Nine
It seems nearly impossible that my darling boy is nine already.
I've always been ridiculously proud of him, but this year even more than usual. On the heels of a months-long period where his daddy was totally unreliable and a separation that broke his heart, he then had to grapple with my being seriously ill, and the treatments and surgeries and being away from home that my illness required. Sometimes he seems closer to 39 than nine, and his little shoulders carry burdens that no child should be asked to carry. But he does it, and with more grace than many grown men would show.
My Liam has the spirit of a warrior, but a little boy's heart. He is as fiercely protective of me as I am of him, and I bless the day he entered the world. I'm so fortunate to be his mother.
Happy birthday, my sweet boy.
Happy Birthday, sweet Liam. That mother of yours is one lucky lady to have you around. I hope this year of being nine brings with it the granting of all the wishes a boy could wish.
Posted by:Jennifer | January 09, 2008 at 04:10 PM
What Jennifer said! Happy Birthday, Liam.
(He is soooooo cute!)
Posted by:kenju | January 10, 2008 at 12:23 AM
Happy birthday, Liam!! I dig the crown.
Posted by:Major Bedhead | January 10, 2008 at 06:35 PM
Happy birthday to Liam! You two are lucky to have one another. Life isn't so bad if such a great kid and such a wonderful mother can end up together.
Posted by:Jill | January 10, 2008 at 08:58 PM
You BOTH look beautiful and glowing! Happy birthday to Liam, and every good wish to you in
2008! Thanks for sharing your story of hope on my blog.
Posted by:patry | January 10, 2008 at 10:49 PM
Happy Birthday, Liam! I love the crown, too....
Posted by:Jody | January 11, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Hi TL, it's me, Catt from BW. Thanks for the link! Liam brings tears to my eyes in that pictures, he's so sweet-little-boy, and you look wonderful.
Happy birthday, cutie-boy!
Posted by:Artemisia | January 12, 2008 at 02:50 PM
9 years ago today, I mean, a couple of days ago. Way to go TL and Liam..
Posted by:Marie | January 15, 2008 at 10:05 PM
Happy Birthday!! You are both beautiful!
Posted by:Lisa V | January 15, 2008 at 10:56 PM
He is such a handsome boy, I know you are so proud of him. 9 years old, a big boy now. You look so good. How wonderful to have a picture of you two. I wish I had been here sooner!
Posted by:Deana | January 17, 2008 at 10:15 AM
He is beautiful, just like his mama. Happy Birthday, Liam!
Posted by:javajeanelaine | January 19, 2008 at 06:26 PM
How beautiful, both of you. Happy birthday to Liam.
Posted by:catherine ryan | January 20, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Hey, you.
Posted by:Jennifer | January 20, 2008 at 12:28 PM
He makes me smile and warms my heart. You look good. I love the photo and the hat suits Liam.
Posted by:colleen | January 30, 2008 at 09:31 AM
Hey, hey, you.
It's time for your monthly posting, you know. Just sayin'.
Posted by:Jennifer | February 20, 2008 at 06:05 PM
Thanks for visiting & your comment. What a marvelous photograph of you and Liam. I'm glad to reconnect with you, too. Didn't realize how much I missed my blog-world friends.
Posted by:Beth | April 18, 2008 at 07:59 AM
It was nice to see your comment on Beth's blog. You're still in my Google Reader. I hope everything is going well for you and Liam! I think of you and send positive energy your way. :-)
Posted by:catherine ryan | May 04, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Hi, honey.
Posted by:Jennifer | May 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM