Chunky’s legs covered with playground dirt, sprawled over mine.
Shawn’s arms wrapped tightly around my waist.
It is the best kind of sandwich I’ll ever encounter.
Being between 2 of the most important people of my life.
I looked over at the clock.
“Can you believe that exactly 4 years ago today, I was asking you for ice chips and you scoffed at me?”
“Well you were being lazy and I was tired.”
“I was paralyzed from the waist down.”
“Excuses.”
“And 12 hours from then, now, our beautiful boy was born.”
“Yea, he’s beautiful alright. Take a look at him.”
I swung my head over.
Chunky’s finger was knuckle deep in his nostril.
“Did you find what you’re looking for?”
He smirked then proceeded to stick another finger in the other nostril.
“Am I making you puke yet?”
I grabbed him and pulled him in close.
“Hey!” he protested.
“Hey! I have to snuggle you all I can because this is the last day you’re three.”
“Tomorrow I’m a big boy! It’s Agist fourteen! Dad, I’m 4 tomorrow!”
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August 14th comes quicker each year.
I can’t stop it to keep you small forever.
But I’m so honoured to be on this ride with you.
Daddy is too.
You’re the best part of our sandwich.
Love you always and forever,
Happy 4th Birthday.
PS. No matter how old you get, you will always be my baby.
Aw, Happy Birthday Chunky!!! You be good now, and especially, be good to your Mama. Hug her tight for me, yes?
And omigod I love that baby picture!!
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Happy Birthday Chunk man!
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Happy Birthday again to your sweet little guy! The time certainly flies doesn’t it?
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Happy Birthday to your chunky monkey! I hope he has the best day!
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Happy happy birthday to Chunky! I just love the picture of him with the cookie cake, looking all guilty.
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Happy birthday to the Chunkster !
Happy Birth Day to Kim, who, with God, created Chunky (and with Shawn, too!) -
Have a wonderful day, all of you -
“You’re the best part of our sandwich” – so beautiful -
xoxox
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God bless your family
I love that baby photo. So gorgeous. Now I am off to see some of my own boy’s baby pix. He’s 14 now, but still my baby. Where did the years go?
Hugs. Happy birthday Chunky! Please show me your SpongeBob cake!
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Happy Birthday to Chunky…and you’re right…he’ll always be your baby!
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Oh the little sleeping baby picture!
Happy birthday, C Man. You are in one of the best families/sandwiches EVER!
Now, GO EAT CAKE!
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Love this – Especially the p.s. – so so true!
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I hadn’t seen a baby Chunky pic! He was gorgeous back then and now!
Happy birth day mama. You did it. You created an awesome little guy. Love you. Breathe.
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Happy Birthday Chunky! and Happy 4 years Momma!!! Think of every wonderful moment of the past 4 years. Think about every new thing Chunky has learned because you are his Momma!! You’ve done a great job! I can’t wait to see all the amazing things the next 4 years brings!!! xoxo to Chunky and Momma!!!
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Happiest of birthdays little man! Always be your momma’s baby
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Your son is an advertisement for having kids!
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Happy B’day Chucky have a fantastic day little man!
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Happy Birth Day and Happy Birthday!
Beautiful post for the best kind of sandwich. I hope you all have a wonderful day.
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Happy birthday to your cute little man!
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Happy Birthday to Chunky! I love that last picture! A smile that will break thousands of girls’ hearts.
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Happy Birthday Chunky. Have a wonderful day picking your nose and digging in the garden.
And to you Kimberloo… Happy Birth Day. You brought life into the world and you are a superhero.
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Happy birthday to Chunky! Happy birthing day to you, Kim! You are raising one cool and kind little guy.
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Aw! Happy birthday big guy! Four is an awesome age, I think!
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Do true – no matter how big they get, they will always be our babies! Happy Birthday to your big boy! His pics always make me smile
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Happy (belated) birthday Chunky! You are still as adorable as the day you were born.
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Happy belated birthday, Chunky!! And we are totally on the same page this week!! The years definitely fly by a little faster each time. *sniff sniff*.
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Aw! Yummy sandwich.
I’m late, but happy birthday to C-man!
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“The best part of our sandwich.” How freaking sweet is that? Happy Birthday, Chunky!
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My Petit Prince turns 4 in November and I bet he won’t have a cake as awesomely cool as Chunky.
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I ADORE how he says August. I’d never correct him, because it’s too darn cute. And a big Happy Birthday to your sweet little guy!
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—-Happy Birthday, Chunky!
Xxx Kisses for you, Kimberly
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These pictures are too cute!
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hope chunky had the best of birthdays! Hope your feeling better…as better as you can at least. Love your face. Miss you
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They are still your baby even at 23. Happy day Chunky.
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Happy birthday, Dear Boy of a Wonderful Mama.
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Hope he had an awesome birthday!!
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Happy (belated) Birthday to Chunky! Hope it was a great bday!
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Those pictures are so adorable!
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