As you know, Rascal turned one year today! It was so sweet. He’s such an unassuming little guy. He really doesn’t ask for much — aside from Mum Mums and me not sleeping. Yes, the other day, I thought I could bypass the JINX, but apparently not. I have poem:

Never ever ever
EVER
Tell anyone your baby is sleeping
Through the night

Because THAT SAME NIGHT,
He will SCREAM HIS CUTE
(SO CUTE)
WEE ARSE OFF

And said scream will physically
GRAB YOU BY THE HAIR
And DRAG YOUR SORRY
(SO SORRY)
Arse into his dark room

Where you find the
BLOND BOY
Sitting bolt upright
SCREAMING (at?) for you
Through closed door.

Anyway! Rascal had a great day. Except for the 15 minute afternoon nap I forced him to take. He hated it. Threw tantrums before and after. Picture little blond boy lying ON HIS BACK, BIG blue eyes sparkling with bulbous TEARS. Poor little guy just HATES SLEEPING. Life is gooooooooood. Heh.

So, great day. Best of all, it’sgrandma threw a party for Rascal. Family and some close family friends (who are basically our FAMILY) came to celebrate. It’sgrandma made SUCH a big deal — which was so special for me. I’m fahklempt just thinking about it. MY little boy. It was ALL for MY sweet, unassuming little boy. Fahklempt!

Check it…!


DECORATIONS!


My wine…. Actually, I don’t usually drink. Because, when I do, my tooth throbs. Yeah. Weird. Sucks. Anyway.


The birthday high chair!!! How sweet is THAT!?


So much food…. And, the Rascal LOVED it. Ate everything. Shoveled it…, which is why….


…he had to go topless most of the night….


Cake and kisses!


SO MANY GIFTS! (And, Daisy, my sister’s dog. I LOVE Daisy….)


Love…. And, SO LOVE how he spent his whole first birthday party half naked! Hee…!

Happy Birthday, my little Rascal — my little love. You are AMAZING and SWEET and WISE and WONDERFUL. I celebrate you every day. I love you beyond.
Love, Mama
PS: pleaseletmesleeptonight….

xo Haley-O

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