When I call my oldest child, Oliver a “big brother,” I’m not just talking about age. Weighing in at 9 pounds 2 ounces at birth, he’s been my “big boy” ever since. And every day, he continues to confound people who assume that he’s at least one year older if not two.
But today is his birthday and he’s FIVE. Five sounds bigger. And even though he’s as tall as some seven year olds in our neighborhood, Oliver looks like he’s five.
My five year old boy has many challenges ahead of him. As big as he appears on the outside, his communication skills and behavior are still more like that of a little guy. His delays hold him back from some of the things that come so easily to the other kids his age – but every day he amazes me with new accomplishments. This slower pace of his may not match that of his lightning fast-growing body, but I have to believe that it will all even out in the end.
Even I have had my share of fear and anxiety these last few months as Kindergarten starts to loom…but in the end I just look at my bright, beautiful boy and I can’t help but feel hope instead of worry. He has more strength of character than many adults I know, and I’m so, so proud of him.
Happy birthday Oliver. No matter where life takes you – in my heart, you’ll always be my first baby.
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Happy Birthday Oliver! The last picture looks so much more like George than I normally see. Such precious children you have Kate!
He is so adorable! What a sweet birthday post Kate! Hope you all get lots of cake and Oliver has an excellent day!!!
Happy birthday!
I liked watching the progression from blond to brown.
Those are wonderful pictures! Arwen is only one and I can't believe how quickly the time passed. I can't think about five.
I hope Oliver has a terrific birthday!
Happy Birthday Oliver!!! He looks like such a happy boy. You're doing a great job, Mama!
Such sweet pictures!!! It's my husband's birthday today and he's 51! So you can imagine how anxious I am about that! ;-)
Happy Birthday Oliver!!
he´s beautiful! happy birthday to both of you! p.s. i haven´t been able to open your page- i´m glad you´re back:) hugs!
Happy Birthday Oliver! I just loved looking at the progression of Oliver's first 5 years I too am so so proud of him. What a sweet happy wonderful little boy!
Happy Birthday, Oliver! The one with you when he's a newborn kills me. Beautiful boy and a beautiful soul!
Happy Birthday, Oliver! What a wonderful post! He is such a cutie and you are such a great mom!
Happy Birthday Oliver…I remember when you were born. How wonderful that you and my big boy were born around the same time. I will always remember you two as babies hanging with each other. :)
Happy Birthday, Oliver! What a sweet post, Kate. Thank you for sharing so many photos of your "first baby". He IS beautiful. :-)
He's precious! I hope he's enjoyed his special day. I love the picture with him and the butterfly. Happy birthday!!
Precious photos! I hope Oliver had a wonderful birthday. He is ADORABLE!
Kate he is so beautiful! Amazing how quickly it goes!
Gorgeous! Happy Birthday Oliver!
He's SUPER cute!
Happy birthday to him!! He's gorgeous, Kate.
Happy birthday Oliver, just a little late!
PS. If it makes you feel better, my brother was 11lb, 8 oz when he was born, and 24" long…he's now 6'6" :)
Happy Birthday Oliver! I hope you had a great day!
Sweet boy. I loved seeing him grow up in pictures. Hope he had a wonderful birthday.
What a beautiful montage of a beautiful boy. Happy birthday, Oliver!