Four

by Holly on December 15, 2009

My dearest Rhett,

Rhett's Birthday cake

You own four.

Four is being in charge.  Four is telling a joke.  Four is orchestrating an elaborate game that no one but you understands how to play.

Four is bright eyes.  Four is a mischievous grin.  Four is quietly laying down on the couch for a much needed nap.

Four is loud.  Four is boisterous.  Four is sitting at a table with an activity book for hours.

Four gets into trouble.  Four complains and tantrums.  Four recognizes the need for a hug and willing embraces.

Four is independent.  Four is fiercely independent.  Four is running to mommy and reaching up to be held.

Four is heavy!  Four is long arms and longer legs.  Four is still and always be mommy’s baby.

Four seems like too much.  Four seems like too little.  Four seems just right.

Rhett Catching SnowflakesRhett catching snowflakes on his tongue yesterday

Happy Birthday Rhett!

Love, Mommy

{ 12 comments… read them below or add one }

Heather, Queen of Shake Shake December 15, 2009 at 9:44 am

Happy birthday, Rhett!

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On a limb with Claudia December 15, 2009 at 9:47 am

Happy Birthday to Rhett and his amazing mother! :)

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kelli December 15, 2009 at 10:37 am

Happy birthday, Rhett! :) What a terrific post and so much truth in it. I don’t have a four. I miss four. :(

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rachel-asouthernfairytale December 15, 2009 at 10:37 am

Holly, I love love love this :-)
(did that cake cost you $75bajillion dollars too?) :-)

Happy Birthday, Rhett! Four is a fabulous year!
Happy Birth Day to you Holly.

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AMomTwoBoys December 15, 2009 at 10:49 am

HOW is it possible that he’s FOUR?!

Happy Birthday, Mr. Rhett! Hope you all have a wonderful day!

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Lisa@verybusymomwith4 December 15, 2009 at 11:28 am

LOL I snapped over here seeing you were about to announce #4 is on the way :0

I can’t believe Rhett is already FOUR—Happy Birthday big guy!

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Evan December 15, 2009 at 2:45 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RHETT!!

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Shannon (Milkandcuddles) December 15, 2009 at 4:47 pm

What a little sweetie! Love the picture, captures that age wonderfully! :)

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Manic Mommy December 15, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Happy Birthday, Rhett! So glad Mommy got you snow. All four-year-olds like snow.

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Shauna December 15, 2009 at 9:02 pm

Sweet post. Love 4 so much better than 3.

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Elaine December 16, 2009 at 12:18 am

Yep, sounds like he’s got FOUR all wrapped up! Happy Birthday to him!!

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Aunt Jana December 16, 2009 at 11:00 pm

Hi Rhett’s mommy. Hope you had a great birthday and we will definately celebrate when we see you in a few short days. I hope you are enjoying CO. I was so proud to see you skiing down the hill and stopping!! Love you big! Aunt Jana and Cousin Andrea

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