Happy Birthday Baby!

Our Dearest Little Tuna,

Happy Happy Birthday! We can't believe how big you are getting. You are so much fun to be with, the joy of our hearts and home. This has been the best year of our lives.

It is hard to believe that a year ago your were still kicking and punching in Mommy's tummy. I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. Daddy and I were watching TV, resting after a long day. All of the sudden I heard and felt this little POP in my stomach. I knew right away my water broke, but I was afraid of what to do. I finished the TV show we were watching (ha!) and called the OB nurse. After convincing her that I wasn't just peeing my pants she told us to come in. The drive to the hospital was the longest 20 minutes of life. I wasn't in much pain, just super nervous of what lie ahead for us. We got all checked in, I was dilated to 3 centimeters...and being the thoughtful baby you are you waited until Mommy and Daddy were comfortable and settled in our room until you started giving me the contractions. I didn't last very long, only 30 minutes, until I was ready for the epidural. After I got my spinal tap it was a cake walk. Daddy took a nap, Mommy finished reading her book (I think it was a Nicholas Sparks book) and we just waited out the night. About 7 hours later I knew it was time to get the ball rolling. I felt like I needed to push. It was 4:00 am and the doctor was due to come in to check at 6:00am. So the nurse, in all her infinite wisdom thought I should wait until then (I understand they get a lot of first time mother's who think they know everything so I wasn't that mad). I waited it out another hour before I made Daddy go and get her again, and again, and again. Every time she blew me off and told me just to wait. The fourth time she came in the room I told her that I knew I needed to push and I was gonna do it whether she wanted me to or not. Well, she finally took me serious and went to get the doctor! When the doctor came in she checked me out, I was completely dilated plus some. I could tell the nurse was a little in trouble cause the the doctor gave her the nastiest look. The room was a filled with people...a lot of people. See you had gone to the bathroom while you were still inside of me and they were worried the meconium had gotten into your lungs...so there was a group of people just waiting for you. I begged and pleaded to have the doctor come back in to give me a booster shot, to take the edge off....and like a knight in shining armor he was there with his beautiful drugs. I felt nothing! Nothing! I was pretending I still felt the contractions, but I had no idea when to push. Don't get me wrong, it was hard and exhausting and very uncomfortable...but nothing compared to the pain I thought it was gonna be (I love epidurals and booster shots!). After about 45 minutes of pushing you were out! The whole time Daddy was gushing, look how cue he is, he is so small, April he is so beautiful. You literally took his breath away. I have never seen your father so elated and thrilled. He was hopping all over the room, he couldn't get enough of you. The doctors whisked you away to make sure your lungs were clear, I did not even get to see you, but Daddy did not take his eyes off you. The doctor fixed Mommy all up, and I was just laying in the bed....listening to your sweet little cry, trying to cough all the garbage out of your tiny lungs. I was desperate to see you....15 minutes later, 15 very long long minutes later Jason carried you over to me. You were all bundled up, your tiny little face peeking out at me. You took my breath away, the tears were flowing down my cheeks...I was so happy. I have never felt so complete. Everything was worth it, the throwing up, the constant heartburn, the peeing of my pants every time I sneezed...I would do it all over again 100 times for you. I will never forget it....and I thank God everyday you came so smoothly with no complications and very little pain (well until afterwards, but that is another story).

Clark Michael Bosko born 2-15-07 5:48 am. 7 lbs 12 oz. 18 1/4 inches long.

You were a feisty little baby...

Snug as a bug...Mommy wishes you would still sleep with her like this.

One year later.....

The time has gone by too fast. You are a walking, running and dancing machine. You surprised Mommy and Daddy by crawling and walking so soon. We couldn't stop you from moving. You were barely 6 months old when you first crawled and 9 months when you took your first steps. You laugh, and make your own jokes...you seriously have the best sense of humor. You love animals, and break into fits of giggles whenever you see one. You are not shy at all, you will go up to perfect strangers so they can coo at you and tell you how cute you are...you're so very friendly and loving. You are going to make the best big brother. You love your junk food just like Daddy, and watching TV with Mommy. You always want to play outside in the mud and puddles...and you have been a tan little beach babe since the day we brought you home. Your smile lights up the room, and your family loves you very much. We have been blessed to have so much our family come to visit, and your Aunties and Uncles, Grandmas and Grandpas love you so much.

Happy Happy Birthday Son! I hope you remember something from this special day...the cup cakes Mommy made, the friends and family that came to be with you, and the love we all have for you.

Love Mommy and Daddy.