Happy Birthday, Julia!
By Wyatt Earp | December 3, 2009
Yeah, she’s holding on to that $20 like nobody’s business. I figure she’s trying to get a ride to the Gap.
Today is my daughter Julia’s first birthday. The missus will tell you that she’s Daddy’s Little Girl, and that’s probably true. She gravitates toward me, even though Mommy changes the bulk of the diapers, makes her food, and keeps her away from Hurricane Kevin. (He likes to literally kick his sister aside for no particular reason.)
With Julia, it’s been an eventful year. Although a good size, she came a few weeks early – like every one of our children – and stayed in the NICU for a day. In March, she spent more time in the hospital for a urinary tract infection. In May she rolled over, starting a chain of events that will lead to my eventual destruction. In November, she started to crawl, and this month she is beginning to pull herself up. Swell.
In between, she has driven us completely and utterly insane. The girl doesn’t nap. Ever. We put her down at about noon and she’s up at 12:30. And that’s on a good day. She wails constantly, because someone – who will remain nameless – spoils her rotten and picks her up all the time. When I do pick her up, she either bounces up and down in my lap, grabs my glasses and throws them to the floor, or (my new favorite) slaps me in the face. Still, every day with her is a good day, but the fact remains: she is, in short, a princess.
And we love her very, very much.
Topics: The Girl | 20 Comments »
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:39 am
What can I say?
She’s beautiful.
Happy Birthday Julia!
(And P.S. Skip the Gap and head for Gymboree.)
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:18 am
When my ex and I sat down for ‘that’ talk before we were married (I told her every reason why she shouldn’t marry me:)) she said with great gravity..”There is something I have to tell you.” I thought she would say ..I have cancer.. or something more ominous was on the way. She said..”I cannot have children”. I remember jumping up and screaming..”THANK YOU JESUS!”.
but..
For those who can and do have children, I pray they all grow up to honorable manhood and womanhood in a world that is good and positive for everyone. It may be naive but that is my prayer.
Happy B-day Julia.
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:23 am
I’ve seen that look … check under her crib mattress for a Toys R Us catalog!
And Happy Birthday to the young shopper.
December 3rd, 2009 at 8:48 am
No. She’s not spoiled at all!
Happy Birthday Julia!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:22 am
Happy Birthday, Julia!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:50 am
She is a pretty, pretty Princess and you would do well to always remember that, Dad. I am seeing quite a few anxious moments in your future once boys enter the picture. Karma, what a bitch!
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:28 am
Cute!
December 3rd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
$20? That’s child’s play. Just wait until she gets her hands on the credits cards!
Happy Birthday, Julia.
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Happy Birthday, Julia!
In a few years, you will be kicking Kevin’s ass aside.
December 3rd, 2009 at 1:54 pm
Has it been a year already? Oh my goodness! Happy birthday, Julia!
December 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 pm
” she is, in short, a princess”
Ain’t they all. Happy Birthday kiddo!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:09 pm
You have truly been blessed to have all of your children, especially Julia. Happy Birthday!
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I believe most of us warned you that she would have you wrapped around her little finger the minute she arrived. (don’t ya hate know-it-alls?
) Beautiful little girl there Wyatt.
Happy Birthday, Julia
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:47 pm
I still haven’t gotten over the irony that your daughter is a redhead. Tell her I’ve got her copy of the Redhead Handbook ready for when she’s old enough.
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:16 pm
Happy Birthday Julia!
December 3rd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Julia is such a cute, beautiful little girl.
Happy birthday to the little princess.
December 4th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Ack! I’m a day late!
Love that look on Julia’s face…she’s all girl alright.
Happy Birthday to the little sweetie!
December 4th, 2009 at 7:23 am
And hey, just pray that slapping men in the face is a life long habit!
December 4th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
She IS a cutie-pie! It runs in the family!
December 4th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
Mrs. Crankipants – Gymboree rocks!
Jon – Sometimes I wonder what it would be like without them. Then I remember why I love them so much.
Maggie – She’s probably reading it at night with a penlight!
Joated – In fairness, I spoil all four of them.
Snigs – Thanks!
MeToo – The good thing is that I’m a lecherous pig,so I can recognize my own kind. And then throw them out the door when they come for my daughter.
Woody – Takes after her mom.
John D – It won’t be long.
Teetop – I think those two will have daily battles. Should be interesting.
Kim – Yep. I’m getting old.
Captain – Yes, they all are.
1oldleg – Thank you.
E.L. – Yep, you were right. Dang.
Code Monkey – She’s a ginger! Stop her!!!
Becky – Thanks.
RT – Yep, the eyes are what get you.
GroovyVic – She can slap faces until she learns to kick – if you know what I mean.
Uncle Ray – You must mean the kids. I’m a troll.