happy 1st birthday, Daniel
July 7, 2014Am feeling super emotional right now. Daniel is turning one year old in about 2 hours and exactly a year ago, I was packing up my stuff right now to go to the hospital with Dean, our moms and my sister. I was so nervous to embark into motherhood, but more nervous about having to push a whole baby out of me. I didn’t know what to expect and I just thought of God the whole time and praying to Him that everything will go well.
I still remember the moment the doctor said, Ok you’re ready to push, my whole face went pale and I felt like I was going to faint. Like this is it. In a few seconds, I was going to be a mom. (Few seconds bahahahaha I was so cute.. try almost an hour -___-“) Anyway, I wasn’t ready, I wasn’t sure if I’d make it. But as soon as he came out and I said “Ewww clean him up first please!” and they put him on my chest, all my fears went away. Ok I lie. That only happens in movies guys. I was freaking out even until I was discharged and when we got home and realised we didn’t own a single diaper in the house and I’d have to wrap your bum up in tissue, I confirmed I would be a horrible mom.
Oh, Daniel! I remember the first night in the hospital you were with us. Your dad was asleep because he was so tired not-giving-birth-but-whatever, and I was so worried to fall asleep in case both of us didn’t hear you if you cried. I kept walking to you every few minutes to check if you were breathing because you were such a quiet baby! (How times have changed, now you won’t stop yakking).
You’re no longer zero now, you’re going to be ONE. And then you’re going to be two, three and then twenty eight and bringing home some girl I won’t like and telling me you want to marry her. *wails* Clingy mom jokes aside, I pray you are always protected in safety, happiness, success and iman. I know there are so many more adventures to look forward to, and I know we’ll have challenging times with you, but we’ll get through it together. Daddy and I love you so much, and when you read this, however old you are at that moment, I hope you know that!
This will be your first ever birthday, the first ever birthday of our child. You have no idea how pressured Daddy and I feel to make it special. We were talking just now about whether we want to start a tradition, like maybe buy you something special from Hermes every year so by the time you’re 18, you’ll have 18 of it. Or bank in special birthday money to your account every year so you have a lot of savings by the time you’re 18. Or make you a scrap page every year of your birthday celebration. Or get fireworks every year.
In the end, we decided we didn’t want to spoil you. Being with the two of us is present enough for you, you’re welcome. *grins*
So you should just be thankful and enjoy your store-bought cake tomorrow with us and your grandparents.
Happy birthday, our little sunshine.
Happy birthday sweetheart!! This Anonymous aunty loves you very much. π
Happy birthday Daniel! May Allah bless you, always
I never knew my birthday was the same as Daniel’s… I read you mentioned Daniel’s birthday in a previous post but never thought much bout it cos pretty much forgotten my birthday was today few days back.I only remembered my bday when a loved one wished me few mins before 12 (this person thought he wished me on the dot when the clock striked 12.., he got disappointed when i told him it isn’t my birthday yet. hee but thats okayy)..
Happy Birthday to Daniel and myself π You’ll be alrite Kak vivy. I get emotional too on my bday and other occasions. Hehe. Just take it in one at a time and you’ll be jst fine.
I don’t know why I’m leaving such a long comment for the first time I’m commenting. Sometimes when I read your blogpost I feel we have things in common. I don’t even know how I stumbled upon your blog. I love blogging myself and aspire to be as successful with my blog as you are.
Have a wonderful Ramadan π
Happy Birthday Daniel love. You are a blessing indeed.
happy birthday daniel! beza sehari je dgn my 6 y.o daughter Sofeya. July babies are awesome!
Too touching ! :’)
Congratulations Vivy and Dean.
Happy Birthday Baby Daniel.
May Allah bless all.
happy birthday Daniel π
Happy Birthday Daniel! I hope you will become a good and soleh son, a handsome young man,and smart in everything you do. from Aunty Erin π
Happy Birthday Baby D…
An anonymous aunty from Singapore =D
Happy birthday Daniel si cute
Happy birthday Danial yang comel. Rasa baru lagi baca blog Vv masa Danial lahir. π
Lucky daniel to have wonderful parents.
Happy Birthday Daniel… Semoga menjadi anak yang soleh and bijak
Happy Birthday Daniel!How time flies, now you’re already one year old..hehe
Happy birthday Daniel.. And congrats to both of you for being wonderful parents π
Baby Daniel turns to toddler Daniel! Happy Birthday,
Assalamualaikum w.b.t;
Happy Birthday lil D….
p…stt……Hermes is for Mommy, not you lil D….Mommy just used ur name to get Daddy’s attention….huhuhuhu.
Happy birthday baby D!
Happy Birthday Danial.. Ahhh so touching this entry… yes, buy cake, and celebrate with close family members every year.. lebih bermakna π
Awww…this post put me into tears just like your other few emotional posts. π
Congrats for being wonderful parents so far, you two!
Love u much, daniel, fr this stranger whom u hardly know but i still gonna pray for your happiness, good health…im lookin 4wd to lotsa more of your adventures with the remote and perhaps mummy’s car keys soon? Hehe.
Happy Birthday cutie Daniel. May Allah SWT bless you with health, happiness and good fortune always Ameen. Best wishes to you and your proud mom and dad, all the way from Cape Town, South Africa.
happy birthday Daniel..May Allah bless you dear..
have a blessed Ramadhan to your family
Honestly, 100% agree with you, on how you defines birthday celebration. Ada orang buat party, yg sgt over do it. Sampai outsider mcm sy lihat, thats sgt menunjuk. Sampai hati sendiri ada rasa iri hati sikit sbb xdpt buat dkt anak sendiri. Ada org berkemampuan i absolutely understand. But utk org yg xberkemampuan tgk? Perlu ada rasa tanggungjawab disitu. Proud of you, very down to earth!! Hoping, Daniel akan membesar with good roots. Mcm mommy and daddy dia π
happy birthday sweet lil pie…may Allah blessed u..ur momy and dady..
Dear Vivy and Fadza. Happy one year of being parents!
Happy birthday Daniel. May your life full of barakah. Ameen.
Hahahahah hillarious..happy birthday daniel! π
Sanah helwah danial, nk tumpang komen so u can read tiz when u r 28 n bringing pretty girl for momy vivy…hihihi
hepy besday not-so-baby D !!!
Haha agree with ann up there.. Next year your birthday cake would be a car key or a car hehe..
Happy birthday Daniel.. Welcome to toddler-hood.. May you grow to be anak soleh to your mom and dad and a good Allah servant… Love from Auntie D <3
Happy birthday Daniel! Stay cute always!!
Happy Bday dear Daniel. U have a wonderful n very down to earth parents, semoga menjadi anak yg soleh n beriman.
Happy Belated Birthday, Daniel!!! Trust me (a 10 year old Mom), being with the both of you IS the best present ever for the little boy.