Our Tommy-Boo was born 8 years ago today.
Look at him! All shag and freckles and sapphire-eyed.
Underneath all that business is a brain which constantly hunts for the humor in every situation. He is a math whiz and a Frog and Toad devotee. Tommy has made it his personal mission to ensure Archie is entertained. When he’s at school, Tommy worries that Archie isn’t doing well without his guidance and influence.
He is smack-dab in the middle of the Lifenut ankle-biter sandwich, with 2 older brothers and an older sister and 2 younger brothers and a younger sister.
Tommy is quite the junior artist, too. His artwork was featured in the school district’s art show last spring and he was chosen to be in his school’s art club, which is by application only. I’ll share a Christmas-related drawing he did when he was 4. It’s one of my favorites. I especially love how they are clutching candy canes. It’s called Merry Christmas, Emperor Palpatine:
I love this crazy kid.
Happy Birthday to our Tommy Boo.
(here’s a link for all the birth story junkies out there)
Oh Happy Happy Birthday – I hope eight is great!!!
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That is the greatest and best drawing ever.
8 is a fun, fun age. I hope his year is WONDERFUL!
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Happy birthday Tommy, I hope it is a great one!
Oh Tommy, you sound like a fantastic kid who knows how to have fun. Hope your day is special!
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Happy Birthday Tommy!
Did I ever tell you my dad’s name is Thomas Joel? Clearly you have exceptional tast in names. 🙂
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I love this post, G. You always just hit the nail on the head…and the “ankle biter sandwich” was too much!
Happy Birthday Nephew! Love the Star Wars drawings, of course! 😀
Happy Birthday to Boo!
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Happy Birthday, Tommy! Hope your day is fabulous!
Also, keep up the great work with your art. You’re very talented.
Love the shag! Happy Birthday!!
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Happy Birthday Tommy! I love that shag!
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Just love the look in his eye…he’s definitely got secret plans and clever tricks. Happy Birthday, Boo!
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Yay happy birthday Boo 🙂
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Oh gosh, he looks like he could be in a band. I love it. 🙂 Happy birthday!
Steph
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Happy Birthday Tommy!
Happy birthday to your handsome boy!!!
And that drawing CRACKED ME UP!
Ask Tom to think of me when he reads his next Frog and Toad story. I don’t have anyone to share them with anymore, and I miss those guys.