October 01, 2007
Wistful cowboy
Wistful cowboy
Isaac is three as of last Friday. I took him to lunch and then to work, which promptly became "work," where he crawled under my desk and generally charmed and pestered everyone in earshot. Then it was back home for special Mom-and-Isaac time (they made sugar cookies) while I took his older brothers shopping for presents. There was a party, of course, with cake and cookies, followed by more fun with friends.
When I finally put him to bed that night, he was sweaty and frosting-flecked and sleepy. I think he knows he's loved. And yet he is, sometimes, for just a whisper of a moment, the wistful cowboy. It's in our genes.
Happy birthday William Isaac. Our lives are much more chaotic, and blessed, for your being in the world.
Posted by Woodlief on October 01, 2007 at 10:59 PM
Awwww. Happy, happy birthday, li'l pardner. Nothing like being frosting flecked and sleepy after a day of being feted. :)
I lay a gentle caressing hand over your little brow and smile as I watch you snuggle deeper into your pillow.
Posted by: MMM at October 1, 2007 11:47 PM
WE LOVE YOU, ISAAC...
The Foss's one and all!
Posted by: Lynne at October 2, 2007 9:35 AM
My middle "yung-un" is 5, and I need to remind myself to show him some extra attention now and then so he doesn't get lost in the shuffle. He adores his older (by 4 years) brother, and sometimes older brother plays nice. Sometimes not.
They (middle kids) can get overlooked, particularly if they're the quiet (wistful) type. They're still lovable in spite of the pouty lips and occasional tears - yes, even the shouting and scowls.
Posted by: Marc V at October 2, 2007 1:02 PM
Posted by: PJ at October 2, 2007 2:35 PM
Hope your birthday was the best yet William Isaac! I love you and miss you. You are a blessing and a treasure!
Greataunt "Nisey"
Posted by: Denise at October 2, 2007 7:17 PM
What an absolutely precious picture. It brought tears to my eyes as did Friday, Oct 5's posting.
Thanks for sharing your heart and your life with us Tony.
Posted by: Vicky at October 5, 2007 8:12 AM
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