Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Birthday time again

In 1996 while Mr. Logo was having fun aboard the Big Grey Boat cruise of the Strait of Taiwan
I was busy having a baby.
And even if I do say so myself, I did an awfully good job of it.

After less than 5 hours of labor I had a 7 1/2 pound male child

who we named after Mr. Logo's grandfather, sorta.

Thing One's is in fact a family name, betcha didn't know THAT.

Despite his red, curly hair in many key ways he actually seems to favor his father.

Here you see his early appreciation of cleaning products and utensils, something I certainly never have developed an affection for, only a certain reserved understanding.
See that mischievous look? Also straight from his father.
Devil inside.

He is smart, and funny, and sweet.

He is a gentleman, and a crackpot, and a precious.

He is a great storyteller, a good friend, an excellent tea maker, and an incredible chef.

He is sometimes startlingly wise and kind and never ceases to amaze me.

It's been a great eleven years.

Hope you have a fabulous birthday, Thing One.
I am really rather fond of you.
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21 comments:

  1. SWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 12:12:00 AM PDT

    Happy Birthday Thing ONE!!!!!!

    Lets see..a birthday..that oughta be good for some leverage with the folks, Thing One...perhaps a triple scoop just for today?

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  2. limeWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:01:00 AM PDT

    happy birthday, thing one! you are a marvel and a wonder and my limelet finds you quite nice as well. i hope you have a wonderful birthday!

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  3. DaMastaWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:28:00 AM PDT

    wow! happy birthday thing one! smart, sweet, precious... yeah certainly don't take after your mother, eh?! :P it's crazy to read one's blog after (what? two years?) and see their children age! O_O kinda a crazy concept.. :) (not that aging is crazy, but you know what i mean!!)

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  4. armaliciousWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:50:00 AM PDT

    AWW! He's adorable. Happy Birthday to Thing 1.

    And, that is a big jar of nutella. MMMM!

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  5. AnonymousWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 8:11:00 AM PDT

    i am completely misty-eyed here. such a sweet sentiment (oh, how i remember feeling this way about my own boys, back in the day... d'oh!)

    you say he favors his dad, but i hate to break it to you, my friend, that gorgeous lad looks just like you! from your description, it sounds like he's managed to glean more than a few lovely personality traits from you, as well (that affection for cleaning products, notwithstanding).

    Happy 11th Birthday Thing One! hope your day is nothing short of spectacular! xox

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  6. AnonymousWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 8:43:00 AM PDT

    Thank you for your lovely happy birthday wishes.

    BUT, I am now eleven and not appreciating the "aaaw, so cute, etc etc" bleck!

    BUT, I am thankful that you wished me happy birthday.

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  7. Rusty NailsWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:55:00 AM PDT

    Eh, he's a keeper. And, Logo is correct, he's a great deal more like his father in personality. He loves fishing. Loves the motorcycle adventures and prefers his hair short. He keeps an immaculately clean kitchen as well as makes one TASTY lasagna! Ahhhh...what a good lad!

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  8. eganWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 4:06:00 PM PDT

    I'm glad you're fond of him. I mean someone has to be right? He's all grown up now. Pretty soon he'll be applying for colleges in the big city.

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  9. ClaireWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 4:58:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday dear Thing One! You sound like a very mature 11 year old.

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  10. AnonymousWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:00:00 PM PDT

    Sorry Thing One but aawwww so cute!!!

    Happy Birthday to You!!

    And, Happy giving birth day Miss Logo!!!! :)

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  11. BsoholicWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:06:00 PM PDT

    Happy b-day thing one!

    Back in '96 when you were being born, I was busy graduating high school.

    WOW time flies eh!?

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  12. BsoholicWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:12:00 PM PDT

    and when I say "thing one" I really mean "Jedi Knight" - you know what I mean. ;P

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  13. SWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 9:00:00 PM PDT

    OK Thing One, we meant cute in the other way, the 11 and over way, if ya know what I mean! Wink wink!

    Hope your day was fantastic!

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  14. UnknownWednesday, March 28, 2007 at 10:06:00 PM PDT

    Happy birthday to Thing One!!

    And I can't remember what I was doing in 1996.

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  15. BalouThursday, March 29, 2007 at 11:58:00 AM PDT

    Happy birthday thing one! Eleven is a good age. Enjoy! And smoosh a little birthday cake on your face just for old times sake. ;)

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  16. DanThursday, March 29, 2007 at 3:10:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday Thing One! Your mom is really cool, and so are you, and your dad. And your dog. You have a dog right?

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  17. Joe MasseThursday, March 29, 2007 at 6:09:00 PM PDT

    Happy birthday number one thing dude. Eleven year olds are bonkers - I know I was. But in a good way. Your mom's cool; Bet your dad thinks so too. I know we do.

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  18. HobbesThursday, March 29, 2007 at 6:53:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday, Thing One!
    Such a handsome boy.

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  19. LogophileThursday, March 29, 2007 at 7:07:00 PM PDT

    Thank you all so much for your very kind birthday wishes to that elder child of mine.
    Your comments and sentiments are very much appreciated.

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  20. GillThursday, March 29, 2007 at 8:29:00 PM PDT

    Happy Birthday Thing One! You are such a sweetie pie. The nut doesn't fall far from the tree, you must look like mum!!!
    Hope you get everything you wish for today.
    xo

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  21. yerdoingitwrongFriday, March 30, 2007 at 8:31:00 PM PDT

    Happy Belated Birthday Thing One!!! I'm a bit behind on my blog reading. You appear to be the most darling of babies from the pictures and you seem to be getting more and more handsome by the day!!

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