… But more sweet!
Today we celebrate the birthdays of my precious Lil Man, turning 11 today, and my darling Mum’s birthday too!
Mum, 11 years ago, I gave you a gift, I could be ever better… Your first grandchild. All I can give you now are a multitude of thanks. For being my mum, for making me, for being there all the time, my rock, loving me no matter what…
We wish you a most wonderful birthday today, and hope to see you soon to celebrate properly 😍🎂🎁
Lil Man, 11 years ago, you finally popped out, and into our world. A screaming ball of love and fun. So wanted were you, our first born, that when you were placed on my chest, we didn’t even think to ask whether you were boy or girl. The years of turmoil and heartache were worth it.
You have grown into a young man I am so proud of, coping with difficulties with gumption, a superstar in your chosen sporting activities, a champion dhol player, and an all round wonderful boy.
Today is bittersweet because as I wish you happy birthday, you’re not here with us. Instead you are celebrating your birthday away, with your school friends. I know you will be having fun, but know that we miss you and love you so much!
When you are back, you will have grown even more, in so many ways. A new maturity, after being away, and another year under your belt. Who cares if you haven’t gained as many inches as your peers.
Great things come in small packages, and you, my darling son, are one of the greatest small packages I ever did see!
Happy birthday Mum, and Lil Man!
💝🎁🎂🎉❤️
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 19, 2017 @ 04:42:12
Well written post
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Apr 19, 2017 @ 06:48:47
Thanks
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 17:50:55
Happy birthday little BIG man! and grandma too!
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 18:58:10
Thank you 😊
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 02:45:03
Eleven years old…what a wonderful age….Happy Birthday….
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 06:54:01
Thank you! I’ll pass the wishes on tonight when he comes home!!!
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 06:55:03
XXX
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 23:25:38
Lovely, Happy Birthday Lil Man!!
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 06:50:38
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 21:48:29
Happy happy to the two of them, Lil Man and Mum. Bet there’s dancing in the streets at your house.
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 22:04:46
Thank you Don! We seem to have a habit of birthday sharing in this house… My Hubby was born on his mum’s birthday, my son born on my mum’s birthday and my daughter came on my father in law’s birthday!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 21:33:06
Happy Birthday Little Man & Mum. Many blessings in the years ahead! ❤️
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 21:33:51
Thank you Dorinda! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 19:16:37
Happy Birthday to Lil’ Man. I am sure he is having fun away, but will be glad to be home with his family!
Happy Birthday too to your Mum. I hope she has a wonderful day 🙂
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 20:21:24
Thank you sis!!
I’m counting the hours till I get my lil man back!!!!!
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 07:56:38
It won’t be too long 🙂
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 07:58:56
Tonight! !
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 08:01:02
Yay!!! Are you making him his favourite tea? 🙂
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 12:18:06
He’ll have eaten but his presents are waiting!!!
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 18:12:33
I hope you all have a wonderful evening together xx
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Jun 30, 2016 @ 18:58:43
Thank you sis!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 18:28:57
Happy Birthday to Lil Man and you Mum. Best wishes!! 🎉
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 18:45:02
Thank you Tonya! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 15:43:51
Oh, so much love in this post! How amazing that this is a big day of celebrations. I understand that you are sad that he is not here. But I think it would be worse if he was here but you weren’t! So I am sure there will be a huge party going on the weekend! Happy Birthday to my amazing nephew and aunt 😘 😘
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:23:35
Thank you sis!!!! My colleague who is with him sent me a photo of him this morning. He seems so happy! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 17:16:01
Oh, is that wonderful!!! It is so touching to see our kids so happy from the distance most of all on such a day! So many memories and motherly feelings (if you say that in English)💖💖💖
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 17:52:35
Yes we do sis! And yes it is touching indeed! 😊😊😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 20:25:20
😘 😘
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 15:13:03
Happy Birthday to your mum and your growing Lil Man 🎉🎉🎉 Blessing to all Sister!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:22:40
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:23:54
You’re welcome! 😊😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 15:01:58
Happy birthday to your son!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:21:57
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 13:58:40
Happy Birthday to them both! Enjoy the moment, love them hard and often, but especially today because life speeds by more and more as we – and they! – grow older.
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:20:12
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 13:21:42
Happy Double Birthdays! Bittersweet, but better to have loved…
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 16:20:07
True! Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:22:45
You reminded me of the cat lady in the Simpsons for the last illustration, hehe 😆😆😆
Happy Birthday!!!!!!🎆🎈🎂🎁🎇🎉🎊🎏🎌🎋🎃
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:26:39
I am a bit like that but with my one cat!!! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:41:00
lol
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 11:15:19
Happy birthday to them! 🎂🎉🎈😸
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:25:23
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 11:07:34
Happy birthdays! Always cool when two people in the family share the same birthday.
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:22:30
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 10:53:39
Happy double birthdays, Ritu!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:21:48
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 09:02:01
Great to celebrate happy birthdays!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:20:54
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 21:56:41
Welcome 🙂
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 09:01:10
Wow! A day with double birthdays! .Happy Birthdays to both. Enjoy!!!
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:20:48
Thank you! 😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 08:47:20
Happy Birthday to your mum and Lil man. 😀
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:20:41
Thank you! 😀
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 19:07:24
😊
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 08:04:41
Happy birthdays! Lil Man will be home soon… 🙂
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Jun 29, 2016 @ 12:19:39
Tomorrow Al! Thank you!!!
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