Joy

8:23 am


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A year ago today, I was sat in a waiting room on the delivery suite at my local hospital, waiting nervously to begin the process of induction that would bring this beautiful little boy safe into my arms.
Today I'm typing with him snuggled up on my lap and snoring.
We wont have much time tomorrow for Birthday posts, we'll be celebrating at my brothers wedding,but I wanted to take a little moment today just for Ernest.
He's changing into a fun little toddler, adored by the whole family.
He loves to clap his hands when we sing "If you're happy and you know it", and nod his head too...actually he nods his head to any questions, including the random silly questions from his biggest sister, "Ernest, are you a baby vampire?"...lots of nodding!
He loves to let the chickens out every morning with Daddy, and excitedly says "chick chick".
He's a busy baby, always exploring, yesterday I turned my back for a few moments to sort laundry and found him having fun with a tub of bread flour. (I did tell you our kitchen is all in boxes right now didn't I?)
He was so engrossed in play, I didn't have the heart to clean up straight away, and snapped some piccies instead while he played...maybe an indulgence only the youngest of six gets to enjoy.

Don't be shy, say hello!

20 comments

  1. Happy Birthday Ernest! How fabulous to see him having such fun - my two still love to empty the cake tins cupboard... and how lovely of his uncle to throw a special party for his first birthday. I'm sure he will steal the show.

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  2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY beautiful boy. The pictures are fab Jeanette, how cute is he. Oscar is afraid of flour because he choked/inhaled it from a mixing bowl, silly kipper.
    V
    xxx

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  3. Happy Birthday Ernest! I can't believe it has been a year already - I still have the text on the phone that you sent me after he was born!

    Naomi

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  4. Oh, he is just so lovely.

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  5. What a spunky boy! Happy birthday, Ernest!
    I have such a soft spot in my heart for little boys. This post really did steal my heart.
    xo

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  6. Happy birthday gorgeous boy. Looking forward to seeing you soon xxx

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  8. I bet he is spoilt rotten by the bigger ones - who can resist such a cheeky chappy!
    Happy Birthday little man
    x

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  9. Happy birthday lovely little Ernest xo

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  10. that would be followed in our house by the dog trying to eat all the flour and leaving a horrid gunky mess lol

    Happy Birthday Ernest!

    And lots of hugs for your mama (((hugs)))

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  11. A year!!! Wow Jeannette! Hope he has a wonderful birthday tomorrow and you too. Also best wishes to your brother and his new wife. What a great double celebration! xx

    PS: My dog is now taking over from where my toddlers left off!

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  12. Happy Birthday Ernest!!!!
    xxxx

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  13. Oh, the happiest of birthdays little Ernest! He is such a beautiful little love.
    xo

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  14. Happy Birthday wee man - so wonderful to see how much joy you bring! xxx

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  15. Happy Birthday Ernest!

    Hope you had a great time at the wedding. :-)

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  16. Happy birthday Ernest (he shares a birthday with my lovely Teddy). Can't believe he's one already!

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  17. What a scrumptiousbum he is! Happy birthday, little guy.

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  18. Happy Birthday beautiful boy! And happy his-birthday to you too, Jeanette. Hard to believe it's a year already!

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  19. The flour pics are so sweet. I think you have them because as a mom of 6, you understand that his happiness and your memories of it are worth having flour all over the the floor. Happy Birthday Ernest!

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