Remington's Nick-names...

*Reme -- derived from your name, shortened.

*Duckie -- because in one of the first ultrasound pictures we had of you in utero, you resembeled a little duck with plumage atop the head. Your face was turned towards what looked like a duck's preening feathers at tail's end.

*Son-shine -- because Daddy sings a special song for you, all about you being his Son.

*Little Him -- this moniker came about because someone was talking to you about your Dad. They said: "we know you love Him (meaning Daddy)." After that, I started calling you "Little Him."

*Squeaker -- from Aunt Joyce because you squeaked at her every time she picked you up.

*Little Man -- from Daddy whenever he sings to you or says loving things to you.

*Cuddle Bug -- because you snuggle with Mommie whenever she burps you or whenever you are sleeping in her arms.

*Mommie's Tigger -- because as you are learning to walk and crawl you either get on your hands and knees and rock back and forth in a bouncing motion OR stand up and bounce, bounce, bounce. Also, you enjoy being bounced on the bed, or in your Exer-saucer. Sometimes you will stand on the couch, holding on to the back of the couch, me or Daddy and bounce away!

*Speed Racer -- because as you are crawling you move lightening fast!!!!!

*Mister -- Daddy started calling you "Mister" after you turned one year of age because you are maturing so fast. It is a nick-name that came about quite by accident...Daddy was trying to spit out Little Man, but somehow the words Mister Man came out and then got shortened to 'Mister.'

*Lil' Tornado -- because you are a whirlwind! You are interested in EVERYTHING and get into EVERYTHING...and as my adventurer...I think it is wonderful!

*Haaaaamm Sanwich -- because you have an amazing sense of humor!!! This nick-name started when you were 18 months old. You have the funnest personality!









Monday, March 26, 2012

Remington's 2nd Birthday, Part II...

























Dear Reme, as I write and reflect about your birthday, I realize that despite being in the middle of a remodel at the cottage and having some of your birthday plans fall through, you had a very fun and special day. I hope that Daddy and I can always convey to you how special you are and give you birthdays that are amazing and full of love. After eating our Cold Stone ice cream cupcakes, which put us all in a state of ecstasy, you played and played and played...with your train book, with your Little People race cars, with your Master Chef Kitchen...you were a ball of energy for quite a long while, after which, we finally got you dressed in Gap Athlete jammies from Grandma Halverson and instead of winding down, you danced....

Your day was a success!!!

Since the 18th of March you have relished in the idea of a "Happy Birthday." You ask Mommie constantly about your "happy birthday cupcake" and you have developed the cutest habit of asking for something you want very badly in a way that includes "happy birthday." For instance, one afternoon you wanted cheese really badly so you said to me in a questioning way: "happy birthday cheese?" I couldn't help but give you the snack you requested...you asked for "happy birthday doughnut?," so we went to Macey's grocery store and got you your birthday doughnut (you are part of their kids club, and the company sent you a card for a birthday doughnut, which you must have heard me and Dad talk about because you knew right where to find your doughnut card...AMAZING that you are that in tube with adult conversation....).


I love that you are creative in your thought and that you pick up on things I had no idea you were ready for. That you understand the world in which you live in terms far exceeding your age -- you are a wonderful, most amazing, at times precocious little boy. You are loved and so many people adore you...


So, to many more years of "happy birthday cheese," "happy birthday doughnut" -- and many more wonderful happenings on your birthdays.

"Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birtday dear Remington,
Happy Birthday to you...

And many more, 'til you're one-hundred-and-four...
Happy Birthday to you."

Love Forever and X Infinity,

Mommie.
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